This is what good wine from the Susumaniello grape tastes like

Susumaniello is a fairly unknown Italian red grape. It grows (only) in the Puglia region, in the heel of the Italian boot, where it produces fairly dark, firm red wines with plum and red berry fruit in the flavor. They can be quite spicy and peppery. It is usually blended with other regional grapes; a few winemakers press wines from pure Susumaniello.

Check out our wine made from Susumaniello grapes

Susumaniello comes from around Brindisi. Since 2003 it has been on the list of permitted Italian grape varieties in Puglia, and the number of winemakers who have planted it is growing. Even so, there aren't too many of them, and most blend it with local varieties such as Malvasia Nero and Negroamaro.

Susumaniello is a crossing. One parent is Garganega, but it isn't clear who the other parent is - probably Uva Sogra, which is planted in the region as a table grape (for eating).

The name Susumaniello probably refers to a donkey ('asino' in Italian). The donkey traditionally transports the grapes picked in the vineyard, and just like the donkey, Susumaniello vines carry thick bunches loaded with grapes.

We currently have one wine made from the Susumaniello grape in our range. You can view our Susumaniello wine here.