Susumaniello | Grape variety
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Susumaniello | Grape variety
Susumaniello is a red grape variety that is typical of the Brindisi area and was probably introduced from Dalmatia in ancient times. The name Susumaniello, also known in the region as black Somarello, probably refers to the high yields typical of this grape variety, which are so high that the weight of the grapes weighs the plant down like a donkey. This spectacular yield decreases significantly from year to year, dropping to an average of just under 1 kg per plant. For this reason, Susumaniello fell into oblivion until some winegrowers (including Tenute Rubino) rescued it from oblivion and made it the centerpiece of their viticulture. The Susumaniello shows its exceptional qualities just when yields are declining: black-blue grapes that produce wines with great structure and highly concentrated aromas. - Gerardo [TS03/24]
"Susumaniello is an ancient grape variety of Salento in Puglia, on the heel of the Italian boot. It was almost extinct 25 years ago, with only a few old vines remaining. Yields were considered too low, too complicated in cultivation and aging, with a lot of tannin and a lot of acidity. Tenute Rubino, one of the most important and innovative producers in Puglia, recognized the potential of this variety and took it on. Tenute Rubino has now been working with Susumaniello for over 20 years. At first there was only one wine, Torre Testa, soon followed by others. Today, a good 20 hectares are planted with Susumaniello on Rubino's Jaddico vineyard. It's a success story that has led other winemakers in Salento to produce Susumaniello.
The great thing about Susumaniello is its versatility,' says Luigi Rubino, the winery's dynamic owner. 'You can make powerful, dense red wine from it, as well as a juicy, more approachable type.' High acidity and late harvest, once a stumbling block to the variety's success, are increasingly proving to be an advantage in times of climate change. Top wine is still the Torre Testa, so named after a medieval defense tower near the Jaddico winery. As an entry-level wine, the Oltremé is an absolute value for money." - Falstaff
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Marmorelle · Susumaniello IGT 2022Tenuta Marilu, Puglia
The Marmorelle Susumaniello is an expressive homage to the sun of southern Italy and the rediscovery of an old, indigenous grape variety. Its deep ruby red color already announces the intensity that unfolds in the bouquet with aromas of dark berries, ripe cherries and fine notes of Mediterranean herbs. This complex composition of aromas lends the wine a warm yet very characterful...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Oltremé · Susumaniello Rosato IGT 2025Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The elegant Oltremé rosé wine from Puglia is made from Susumaniello grapes, an indigenous grape variety that gives the wine its characteristic expressiveness. The vineyards are located in the Brindisi growing region, where the Mediterranean climate and nutrient-rich soil provide ideal conditions for this rare grape. After gentle vinification in temperature-controlled steel tanks, the wine matures for four months in stainless steel before being refined for a further two months in the...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Oltremé · Susumaniello IGT 2020Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Susumaniello Oltremé impresses with its bright ruby red color and delicate violet reflections. The bouquet is fine and delicate, characterized by seductive aromas of raspberries, roses and violets. It is wonderfully fruity and velvety on the palate, always well structured and harmoniously balanced. An elegant expression of the rare Susumaniello grape that impresses with its refinement and finesse....
€ 10,95 € 10,49 = 13,99 €/L
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Oltremé · Susumaniello IGT 2021Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Susumaniello Oltremé impresses with its bright ruby red color and delicate violet reflections. The bouquet is fine and delicate, characterized by seductive aromas of raspberries, roses and violets. It is wonderfully fruity and velvety on the palate, always well structured and harmoniously balanced. An elegant expression of the rare Susumaniello grape that impresses with its refinement and finesse. - Gerardo [TS10/22]
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Imprint · Susumaniello IGT 2023A Mano, Puglia
The Susumaniello Imprint from A Mano has a deep, almost inky purple-black color and its intensity is already apparent in the glass. The multi-layered bouquet delights with notes of dark berries - especially blackberries and blueberries - and is elegantly accompanied by fine dark chocolate, crème de cassis, floral notes such as violets and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. This aromatic complexity impressively reflects the originality and independence of the grape...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello IGT 2017Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Salento Susumaniello Torre Testa impresses with a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red color that reflects its intense aromas. The bouquet is multi-layered and complex, with spicy notes reminiscent of chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, ripe plums and a variety of spices - a true expression of the Apulian...
€ 49,95 = 66,60 €/L
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Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello IGT 2019Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Salento Susumaniello Torre Testa impresses with a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red color that reflects its intense aromas. The bouquet is multi-layered and complex, with spicy notes reminiscent of chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, ripe plums and a variety of spices - a true expression of the Apulian...
€ 49,95 = 66,60 €/L
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Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello MAGNUM IGT 2017 (1er Holzkiste)Tenute Rubino, Puglia
A magnum bottle of Torre Testa by Tenute Rubino in an original wooden box:
€ 125,00 = 83,33 €/L
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Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello IGT 2017 (6er Holzkiste)Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Salento Susumaniello Torre Testa impresses with a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red color that reflects its intense aromas. The bouquet is multi-layered and complex, with spicy notes reminiscent of chocolate, liquorice, tobacco, ripe plums and a variety of spices - a true expression of the Apulian...
€ 305,00 = 67,78 €/L
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