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February 22, 2016

Masseria Maime Estate is located in the heart of Apulia Masseria Maime in upper Salento. The estate extends along the Adriatic coast and covers an area of about 500 hectares. Of the 500 hectares 350 are planted with vines.
The Salento peninsula enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and long, hot, dry summers favored by its geographical location and direct contact with the Adriatic Sea.

The wine we are tasting:             2012 Tormaresca Masseria Maime IGT. This wine is made from 100% Negroamaro grape. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. It then spent 12 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels. It further aged 18 months in bottle prior to release.

The wine has a dark ruby color. There are aromas of  violets and fresh cherries. On the palate it is smooth with notes of sweet oak and anise. It has a full body feel to it. The finish has smooth  tannins with a medium length. Very enjoyable and slightly youthful.