Torrevento

Passione Reale Puglia Rosso IGT da leggero appassimento - Torrevento 2024

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Torrevento
Name Puglia Rosso IGT
Variety Primitivo, Nero di Troia
Vintage 2024
Gradation 13.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spicy notes, light body
Vinification method Light grape drying, traditional fermentation
Region Apulia
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 8 months in stainless steel
Type of cask Stainless steel
Color Red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 3-5 years
Pairing Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses
The Passione Reale Puglia Rosso IGT from light raisining by Torrevento winery is an authentic and passionate expression of the Apulian territory. This wine is produced by following a technique of light raisining of the grapes, a practice that allows concentrating the sugars and aromas to achieve a wine of greater intensity and complexity.

It presents an intense ruby red color, with reflections that tend toward garnet over time. On the nose, Passione Reale reveals a rich and enveloping bouquet characterized by notes of ripe fruit such as plums and cherries, enriched by hints of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, the result of aging in wood.

On the palate, the wine proves to be structured and well balanced, with a beautiful aromatic correspondence that reconfirms the sensations of red fruit and spices. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, contributing to a long and pleasantly persistent finish. The light dehydration of the grapes before vinification adds a pleasant sweetness that balances the natural acidity.

Passione Reale Puglia Rosso IGT is ideal for pairing with rich and flavorful dishes such as roasts, red meat-based dishes, and aged cheeses. It is also perfect as a meditation wine, to be enjoyed alone or in good company.

Producing a wine of this quality requires not only high-quality grapes but also meticulous attention throughout the entire winemaking process, a commitment that the Torrevento winery carries forward with passion and dedication, thus ensuring a product that best expresses the characteristics of the Apulian terroir.
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How to serve

Glass:

Medium opening glass

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 2/3 years.

Production area


Apulia

The winery

Cantine Torrevento – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Cantine Torrevento.

An Apulian winery located at the foot of Castel del Monte (Alta Murgia) that showcases native grape varieties and produces DOC/DOCG and IGT wines recognized nationally and internationally.
Region: Puglia
Country: Italia
Founded: 1950
Grapes: Nero di Troia (Uva di Troia), Bombino Bianco, Bombino Nero, Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Moscato, Chardonnay, Montepulciano, Pampanuto, Fiano, Falanghina
Historic headquarters in a former monastery at the foot of Castel del Monte. Pioneer in introducing Nero di Troia as a single-varietal. It manages an extensive vineyard area in Puglia, approximately 630 hectares. Sustainability-oriented approach with certifications and industry recognition. A varied regional portfolio: Castel del Monte, Primitivo and Salento areas.
Winery history
The company's history begins with the Liantonio family. In the post-war period—after the purchase of the ancient monastery in Contrada Torre del Vento—the company began to develop its production; from the 1990s it achieved commercial recognition and promoted the Nero di Troia grape with flagship labels such as Vigna Pedale. Company and industry sources cite key milestones linked to the return from migration, the 1948 acquisition of the tenuta and the entrepreneurial growth of the following decades.
Production philosophy
It combines tradition and innovation to enhance Puglia's indigenous grape varieties, focusing on sustainable practices in both the vineyard and the winery. The company declares its commitment to environmental, economic and ethical-social sustainability and adopts certifications and standards for quality and food safety.
Terroir and vineyards
Operating in the Alta Murgia at the foot of the UNESCO site Castel del Monte, it sources its grapes from three main areas of Puglia: the Castel del Monte area, the Primitivo/central area and southern Salento.
Awards and recognitions
The winery's labels have been honored with significant awards: Vigna Pedale has received, among others, the Tre Bicchieri award and international medals. The winery has also received a Gambero Rosso award for sustainable viticulture.

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