Susumaniello is a natural hybrid of a Puglian table grape and Garganega, a white grape once believed to have Greek origins. Its name comes from "somarello" (donkey), a nod to the grape's abundant yields during its early years.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color with violet tinges; pronounced aromas of spices, black pepper and cloves, and red fruits like cherry and raspberries; medium body, elegant smooth tannins, well balanced with a good acidity. Lingering finish of spices and red fruit.
Vinification
The grape harvest takes place in boxes, followed by destemming and the must ferments in steel at a controlled temperature of 27°C for 8-10 days during which daily pumping over is carried out. Fermentation occurs immediately afterwards, malolactic. Matured for 6 months in steel tanks.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Susumaniello |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.1 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
The involvement of the typical rusticity of Susumaniello is combined with the Apulian culinary tradition with orecchiette with sauce or turnip tops. Stewed meats and long-cooked ragù are embellished by the body of the wine. Excellent in the company of roast meat and game.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
