The Negroamaro "Masseria Maime" from the Tormaresca winery of the Marchesi Antinori is a red wine that stands out for its olfactory intensity and softness on the palate. On the nose, notes of fruit, spices and flowers emerge, while on the palate it is elegant, with a pleasant persistence and well-balanced tannins.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red in color. The nose shows notes of plum, blueberry, accompanied by delicate sensations of violets and dog rose well balanced with hints of licorice and anise. The palate entry is soft, followed by elegant tannins and a very balanced finish.
Pairing: Perfect with roasted-grilled meat, stewed red meat and game.
| Name | Tormaresca Masseria Maime 2021 |
| Type | Still red wine |
| Classification |
IGT Salento
|
| Year | 2021 |
| Format | 0.75 l Standard |
| Country |
Italy
|
| Region | Apulia |
| Grape varieties | 100% Negro Amaro |
| Location | Minervino (LE) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation period | 15-18 days. |
| Vinification | After gentle crushing, fermentation took place in steel-inox tanks at a temperature of 26-28 °C. The maceration, managed with pumping over and soft délestage at the end to carry out a gradual and balanced extraction, lasted for 15-18 days. |
| Ageing | After racking, the wine was transferred to French and Hungarian oak tonneaux with a capacity of 300 lt where the malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 12 months in tonneaux before bottling. This was followed by an additional 20 months of aging in bottle. |
| Grade alcohol | 14.00% by volume |
