Tormaresca Neprica
2014 Puglia, Italy
Years ago I was blind tasting wines for a large event focused on the wines of Southern Italy. The challenge was to find three wines that were reasonably priced (budget limitations) that would impress the attendees. Many were tasted and rejected before the three perfect wines were found for the event. One of the wines selected was Tormaresca Neprica, a red blend from Puglia. I couldn't get over this new discovery. It tasted great, the price was right and it had a cute name, NEPRICA. Neprica is a play on the blend of the wine, Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet, hence NE-PRI-CA.
Fast-forward a decade plus later and the wine is still as impressive as it was back then.
Mature aromas of plum and dark berries with subtle hints of baking spices. Medium-bodied and firm on the palate with vibrant tannins, locorice, black cherries and blackberries carrying through the lasting finish. ****/5
Why you should buy this wine? Because it's frigging delicious.
Salute!
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