“Serre” Susumaniello del Salento IGP 2022

Cantine Due Palme | Puglia
Soc. Coop. Agricola Cantine Due Palme | Via San Marco 130 | IT 72020 Cellino San Marco

15042922 · 0,75 l · 12,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Susumaniello is one of the indigenous grape varieties of Apulia that almost disappeared. Cantine Due Palme was one of the first wineries to recognise the potential of this historic variety from the Alto Salento region around Brindisi and saved it with foresight – vinified in purity to preserve its unique character. The name already reveals its speciality: "Carico come un somarello" – loaded like a donkey – refers to the exceptional fruitiness of the young vines. After around ten years, the yield drops significantly, and only then does Susumaniello produce grapes of astonishing quality. The grapes are easy to recognise: Their ink-blue coloured berries have an extremely high anthocyanin content, which is why Susumaniello was often used as a blending partner in the past to lend depth of colour to other wines. For the Serre, the grapes are harvested by hand in small crates late at the end of September, when they are slightly overripe for optimum concentration. Vinification takes place in horizontal rotary fermenters at a controlled temperature, followed by six months of ageing in French barriques.

Deep ruby red with blue, almost purple reflections – an impenetrable intensity of colour. The bouquet reveals aromas of red fruit, cherry and plum, as well as notes of graphite, black pepper, clove and earthy, slightly salty hints. On the palate, the wine is voluminous and balanced, powerful and structured, with velvety tannins and a lively fresh-salty component that lends elegance to the full body. The finish is long and satisfying – a Susumaniello with an impressive personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine shows a spicy and earthy character with dark berries, walnuts and a hint of cured meat. Medium-bodied, polished and refined, with lovely fruit and creamy walnut character in the centre. Aromatic finish." James Suckling