Vigne e Vini Varvaglione

Puglia Susumaniello 2022

9.0

Susumaniello, 2022, Varvaglione – Salento, Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Susumaniello from Salento (province of Brindisi), Southern Italy. An ancient native variety once nearly forgotten, now revived for its depth and aging potential. A concentrated yet balanced southern red with strong varietal identity.

Aromas & Flavors
Intense red fruit medley of plum, cherry, and blackberry. Mid-range spice of black pepper and a touch of cinnamon, layered with subtle chocolate and earthy undertones.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with good concentration and structure. Firm yet approachable tannins. Balanced acidity supports aging potential while remaining food-friendly.

Food Pairings
Grilled meats, lamb, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged cheeses, rustic southern Italian cuisine.

Verdict
A consistent and expressive example of Susumaniello. Concentrated, structured, and gastronomic. A reliable southern Italian red that never disappoints.

Did You Know?
Susumaniello is native to the Brindisi area and was historically prized for high yields when young. As vines age, yields drop significantly, increasing concentration and complexity — contributing to its modern revival.

🍷 Personal Pick
A strong value-to-character ratio. A dependable southern Italian red for structured food pairings. — 22 days ago

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Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Verso Sud Susumaniello

Alessandro Starita

9.4

The vineyards are treated in the perfect climate. The grapes are harvested by hand after careful selection of the bunches. The must, obtained by soft pressing, lends itself to a gentle maceration on the skins and undergoes a light fining in the bottle before being released for sale. It produces a strong, intense ruby color with violet reflections. It releases aromas of blackberry and cherry, tobacco, chocolate, spices, and vetiver, harmonious and persistent. Great expressiveness and completeness.
This wine is a tribute to this successful combination of craftsmanship and technology, an authentic expression of experimentation. — 8 months ago

Trullo Flaminio

Susumaniello 2019

Peter Sultan

8.9

No notes; southern Italian varietal w a soft, rounder approach but with enough mild white pepper & deep forest herbs to keep things interesting — a year ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

@Peter Sultan very interestingly i had a producer from Puglia with me on the road lately that makes Susumaniello too. She was explained to me how this varietal has a vanilla scent and flavour without the support of any French oak. Some bottle age enhances that factor but i found it quite unique and thought to share it. I believe that might have to do whit that soft side you were pointing out. I have a susumaniello rose in my portfolio and the release before the last had started to show that component. I agree it is a very interesting variety 😊

Peter Sultan

So cool thanks@Ceccherini Cristiano !

Ceccherini Cristiano

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