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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013 Wine Review

Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013

Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013

Salento I.G.T., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2015-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Tormaresca

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Balanced, almost restrained for Primitivo aka the Italian version of Zinfandel. Black plums and blackberries with a smooth, supple texture. Perfect for pizza night.

Primitivo food pairings: acorn squash apples and cabbage bake, stuffed zucchini with herbs tomatoes onions and garlic, stuffed baked tomatoes.

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This Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013 was reviewed on April 16, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

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  • 149195
  • $20.44 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is a crowd-pleasing, fruit-forward red, a great wine for Autumn braised meat dishes, root vegetable stews. Medium-bodied, medium-plus acidity, ripe blackberry and dark plum, dark cherry fruit, medium-plus tannins, chewy mouthfeel. Enjoyed with Belizian pork tenderloin tacos. @jonsteeves rated 89/100 - tasted Sept 2016
The southern Italian wine region of Puglia is home to the Tormaresca winery established by the Antinori family in 1999. The 2013 vintage of the robust Primitivo Torcicoda hails from a cooler vintage. - Community Wine Review

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