Susumaniello is a grape variety that has a withdrawn character. That is why it is called “Susco”, which translates into “shy” in the local dialect. The distinctive high-youthful yield of the vine drastically drops as the plant ages. Due to its low productivity when old, it had been set aside in the past but lately it has been revaluated for single variety wines. It gives wines a lively colour, complex bouquet and elegant tannins.

Wine type: Red

Grape: Susumaniello

Appellation: Salento IGP

Vine training: Guyot

Vines per ha: 4.500

Production area: Salento

Soil: Coastal soil, medium textured sandy loam, with good presence of rocks. It’s quite shallow, dark, permeable and draining

Harvest: Second half of September

Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts

Ageing: In French and American oak barrels for 6 months

Tasting notes: Intriguing floral and fruity bouquet, also spicy with delicate balsamic notes; intense ruby red in colour. A good tannic weave
allows for barrel ageing. It is well structured with a certain elegance, it shows an interesting acidity and a long finish

Serving temperature: 16-18°C