Tormaresca (Antinori)

2011: Spring was characterised by two distinct profiles: the first, between March and September, enabled the plants to regain the water reserves thanks to frequent but not abundant showers, the second ( August-September) was hot and dry favouring an optimal ripening and sugar concentration in the grapes. The following winter-like climate of the pre-harvest period determined a good acidity in the grapes that were not stressed by the dry and hot climate of August and September thanks to the good water reserves and to the vegetative and productive balance present in our vineyards. Hence, the resultant Fiano grapes present a very good aromatic intensity and a hight acidity level, that endow the wine with an extreme quality.

Accurate selection coming from Moscato Reale grapes, typical of Trani and grown in a vineyard of the Bocca di Lupo estate.

The wine has a deep ruby ??red color. The nose feels an intense aroma of red fruit (cherry and raspberry), notes of sweet spices (liquorice) accompanied by a slight vanilla aftertaste. In mouth it is testeful but but elegant, velvety tannin, good body with a controlled acidity typical of Negroamaro grapes.

Vintage 2009 was characterised by a seasonal regularity and fresh climate until the beginning of Summer. August and September were hot months. This favoured the late-harvest varietals like Aglianico, that reached a gradual and very good ripening resulting in top level wines distinguished for their elegance and aromatic complexity.