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Susumaniello Valle d'Itria IGP Rosso

Paolo Leo

2020

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Susumaniello is an ancient, native black grape from Puglia, specifically from the Itria Valley. Its name refers to its very high yields in youth, that local people defined it as "loaded like a donkey" (somarello in Italian). It was ignored by puglian vinicultures for a long period, but lately it has been rediscovered and, by using modern techniques, it is now able to produce well-structured and elegant reds

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Susumaniello Valle d'Itria IGP Rosso


Susumaniello is an ancient, native black grape from Puglia, specifically from the Itria Valley. Its name refers to its very high yields in youth, that local people defined it as "loaded like a donkey" (somarello in Italian). It was ignored by puglian vinicultures for a long period, but lately it has been rediscovered and, by using modern techniques, it is now able to produce well-structured and elegant reds
GRAPE VARIETY: Susumaniello
APPELLATION: Valle d'Itria IGP
PRODUCTION AREA: high altitude vineyards (350 m a.s.l. or 1,148 feet) in the Itria Valley, central Puglia
TRAINING SYSTEM: cordon trained vines
SOIL: calcareous-clayey
PLANT DENSITY AND YIELD: 4500 plants per hectare and 0.8 kg of grapes per plant HARVEST: manual harvesting in crates, usually at the beginning of September
VINIFICATION: the grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 27°C for 8-10 days, with daily pumping over. Follows a malolactic fermentation AGEING: 6 months in stainless steel vessels, 12 months in the bottle
ALCOHOL: 13%
CALORIES: 91 kcal / 100 ml
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.
Training systemcordon trained vines
Grape varietiesSusumaniello 100%
Harvestmanual harvesting in crates, usually at the beginning of September
Winemakingthe grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 27°C for 8-10 days, with daily pumping over
Ageing6 months in stainless steel vessels, 12 months in the bottle
Colourdeep ruby color with violet tinges
Alcohol13.00 %

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