Grape Variety: 100% Susumaniello. Susumaniello is a little-known red-wine grape from Puglia, southern Italy. Grown almost exclusively in the Salice Salento area, and in a tiny number of vineyards around Brindisi, it ranks among the world’s rarest wine grapes. The classic red Susumaniello wine has a deep ruby hue and aromas of red berries and plums. Richer, more concentrated examples show spicy, peppery aromas and flavors of dark chocolate.
Region: Salento, Puglia, Italy
Producer: Tenute Rubino. Tenute Rubino is a family-owned winery located in the Salento region of Puglia, Italy 1. The winery was established in the early 1980s by Tommaso Rubino, who recognized the modern viticultural potential of the territory with such an important past. The winery produces Oltremé Susumaniello, which is a 100% Susumaniello wine.
Vivino Rating: 3.8/5
Alcohol Content: 14%
Tasting Notes: Oltremé Susumaniello is a 100% Susumaniello wine produced by Tenute Rubino in Salento, Puglia, Italy. On the nose, it has aromas of fruits and spices. On the palate, it is fruity and spicy with a medium body and moderate tannins. It pairs well with savory and hearty dishes such as stuffed aubergines and red peppers, tomato orecchiette, porcini mushroom risotto, cold cuts, medium-ripe cheese, and roasts.