Antinori Tormaresca Fikimori [2022] 750ml, red

Puglia is located at the heel of the boot-shaped Italian peninsula and is one of Italy's largest wine producing regions. Winemaking in Puglia dates back thousands of years to Greek colonial times, and the indigenous varieties Aglianico and Negroamaro are therefore of Greek origin.

Charming wine made from indigenous varieties

Antinori purchased this land full of wine-making potential in 1998, and the winery Tormaresca was born. Mr. Piero Antinori, the 26th generation owner of Antinori, said of the reason for expanding into Puglia: ``We felt there was potential in this region's sun, soil, land, climate, blessings, history, culture, and food. But that's not the only reason, because there are so many grape varieties in this region that you can try your hand at as many as you like, and you have the potential to create top-quality wines in each of them, such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Aglianico. ” he says.

Puglia's wines tended to be seen as being more about quantity than quality, but by making full use of the experience and techniques that Antinori has cultivated over its long history, this Tormaresca wine is full of charm using indigenous varieties. wine is being made. Our constant belief is to create elegant, top quality wines.

Two estates with completely different personalities

A major feature of this winery is that it owns two estates with completely different terroirs: ``Bocca di Lupo'' located inland, and ``Masseria Maime'' along the Adriatic coast. Each variety has its own optimal variety, which, combined with the local climate, produces unique wines.

Although it started in 1999 with a limited market in Italy, it has now been well-received all over the world, including being featured in Wine Spectator magazine as a ``winery to watch'', and is steadily expanding its market. Please try the charm of grape varieties that can only be found in Puglia.

FICHIMORI

Fikimori is made from grapes from Masseria Maime, an estate just 15 meters above sea level. Tormaresca means "tower in front of the sea", and irrigation is not currently used, as the clay soil allows it to retain the moisture needed for grape-growing. As the name suggests, the emerald green sea spreads out in front of the vineyard. The estate uses the traditional Apulian cultivation method "Alberello". Many wineries tend to avoid this traditional cultivation method because it limits yields, but Tremaresca uses it because each bunch of grapes produces a very concentrated flavor. This wine, Fikimori, is inspired by the local tradition of drinking red wine chilled in Puglia, which gets extremely hot in the summer. Red ruby ​​color, bright purple color. This is a rare wine with a pleasant aroma of pomegranate and hints of rose, and its fruity aroma and taste only stand out when chilled. It has a rich fruit flavor and a good amount of acidity. Enjoy chilled at 8℃ to 10℃. I want to enjoy Puglia wine and Italy's indigenous varieties! For those of you who want to drink it, this is a must-try. As a red wine that can be enjoyed casually, it is also perfect as a daily wine.

variety

Mainly Negro Amaro, a little Syrah