2021 · 13.5% vol
Susumaniello
A rare native grape variety from Salento, rendered with freshness: ink, flint, plum and blackcurrant, awarded 94 points by Luca Gardini.
Characteristics
Description
The grapes, harvested in mid-September, ferment at a controlled temperature (22–24 °C) with a six-to-eight-day maceration on the skins, designed to extract colour and structure while preserving freshness. Ageing takes place entirely in steel.
The colour is a bright ruby red. The nose reveals notes of ink and flint, together with plum, blackcurrant and thyme.
"94 points from Luca Gardini: the freshness of a rare grape variety, brought back into the light."
The palate has soft tannins and a pleasant acidity that balances its structure.
Pairings
The food pairings designed to bring out the character of this wine.
Susumaniello's freshness pairs well with starters of cured meats and bruschetta.
The wine's soft tannin and acidity pair with red meats that aren't overly structured.
A balanced pairing with aged cheeses.
The wine's savoury character cleanses the palate in a classic Puglian first course.
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