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Susumaniello

Susumaniello is a grape native to Puglia, right in the heel of Italy’s boot. Whilst it’s much lesser known than the region’s famous Primitivo, Susumaniello is a grape well-worth seeking out for lovers of fruit-forward, rich, red wine. Roughly translating as “the donkey”, Susumaniello is known for carrying a lot of flavour in its wines.

General Characteristics

Colour: Red

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Medium (+)

Body: Medium (+)

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

Flavours: Cherry Cranberry Pomegranate Redcurrant Cedar Oak Smoke Tobacco Balsamic Fennel Licorice Star Anise Cured Meat Leather Black Cherry Black Plum Chocolate Coffee Toffee Vanilla Black Pepper White Pepper Almond Marzipan Blackberry Bramble

► Syrah (Shiraz)