Susumaniello is a traditional Puglian variety, native to the Brindisi region and recently rediscovered. Vallone are one of the pioneers of this juicy, characterful grape and have 10 hectares planted on their Tenuta Serranova estate. This is a great example, the 2017 was included in The Wine Merchant Top 100, 2020.
Production
From a 10 hectare vineyard of 20 year old vines grown on sandy/clay soils on the Tenuta Serranova estate, close to the coast north of Brindisi. Fermentation and maceration takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 15 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Refined in concrete and bottle before release.
Tenuta Serranova Susumaniello 2021 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
A warm, spicy nose with baked plum and black cherry aromas. Robust and richly flavoured with ripe dark fruits on the palate and notes of brown spice and toffee on the finish.
Food match
Great for a barbecue!
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PUGLIA, ITALY
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GRAPE
SUSUMANIELLO 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN
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CLOSURE
SYNTHETIC CORK
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WINEMAKER
MARCO MASCELLANI
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APPELLATION
IGP SALENTO ROSSO
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Tenuta Serranova takes its name from the Castello di Serranova – a ‘masseria’ or fortified house just 5km from the Adriatic coast in the north of Brindisi. It was built in 1350 as a defence against the neighbouring Turkish forces, and now sits in the Torre Guaceto nature reserve which surrounds an ancient coastal watchtower. The castle was enlarged in the 1600s to become an important agricultural estate, and was purchased by the Vallone family in the 19th Century. It is now run by Vittoria, Maria Teresa and Francesco Vallone. The Tenuta Serranova estate is managed organically, and the vineyards planted on mixed sand and clay soils are predominantly Susumaniello (10ha) and Ottavianello (3ha), alongside Fiano and Negroamaro. It is also home to 60 hectares of olive trees – probably the largest single-owned olive tree plantation of its kind in Salento.