ASSINA Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGP 2022

"Assina" Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGP 2022 / San Donaci / Puglia
Rose wine from Italy

The Salento, a peninsula in southern Apulia, is an important wine-growing area in Italy. Red wine is mainly grown here, with the Primitivo, Negroamaro and Susumaniello varieties dominating. Viticulture in Salento is characterized by a long tradition that goes back to ancient times. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The soils are calcareous and rich in minerals, which gives the wines their special minerality. The vineyards in Salento are often planted in the so-called Alberello training, in which the vines grow as small trees without supports. This method allows the grapes to ripen better in the hot sun and gives the wines a higher concentration of aromas and tannins. Viticulture in Salento is an important part of the culture and economy of the region and the wines from this area are now among the best in Italy.

The Cantina San Donaci is based in the Apulian town of the same name, San Donaci. Here in the center of the city triangle of Taranto, Brindisi, and Lecce, it was founded in 1933 by twelve winegrowers. Over time, more and more farmers joined the idea of joining forces, so that today about three hundred members have their grapes refined into wine by the Cantina San Donaci. Today Cantina San Donaci uses highly innovative technologies to further improve the excellent organoleptic and qualitative characteristics of the wines, thus enhancing the typical flavours and aromas.

The Susumaniello Rosato Salento is a relatively new wine on the market, but it already has a growing following due to its unique grape variety and refreshing flavor profile. The autochthonous red wine variety Susumaniello has experienced a renaissance in recent years. The variety is considered late-ripening and low-yielding, which leads to a high concentration of aromas and tannins in the wine. The grapes are small, thick-skinned and have a high juice content and are perfectly adapted to the climatic and geographical conditions of southern Italy.

After careful harvesting, the bunches of grapes are destemmed and pressed. A traditional rosé vinification with short skin contact, also known as the "Saignée method", is then carried out. In this technique, the red grapes are left on the skins for a short time to give the wine a pink colour and fruity aroma. The juice is then separated from the skin and placed in a stainless-steel tank where it can ferment. After fermentation, the Susumaniello Rosato is stored in stainless steel tanks until it is bottled.

The "Assina" Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGP shines in the glass in a beautiful light rosé color. A fruity aroma develops on the nose, reminiscent of citrus fruits, strawberries, mulberries, and white flowers. The taste is fresh, dry, and balanced with a touch of acidity and a slightly bitter finish. Overall, very tasty and intense for a rosé wine.

At an optimal drinking temperature of around 10 to 12°C, the “Assina” Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGP from San Donaci goes very well with starters, vegetarian cuisine, and light summer dishes such as salads, fish and seafood. Excellent also as an aperitif.

General properties

• Vintage: 2022
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Apulia
• Volume: 0,75 liters

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Cantina San Donaci - Via Mesagne 62 - 72025 San Donaci (Brindisi) - Italia - +39 0831 681005
• Quality Designation: Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)
• Grape variety: 100% Susumaniello.
  
• Production area: The production area of the grapes for this wine is located in Salento on clay mixed soil around the village of San Donaci.
• Soil type and training system: On medium mixed soils with the Apulian freestanding system (Alberello).
  
• Vinification: Traditional rosé vinification with short skin contact. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. After fermentation, the wine continues to be stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling.
  
• Sensory characteristics: Fruity bouquet with fruity aromas of citrus, strawberries, mulberries, and white flowers. The taste is fresh, intense, dry, and balanced. Hardly perceptible acidity and slightly bitter on the finish.
  
• Colour: Bright pink.
  
• Alcohol content: 12,5 % Vol.
• Type of closure: Natural cork.
• How to serve: Perfect as an aperitif wine. Excellent with starters, vegetarian cuisine, and light summer dishes.
  
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 10 and 12°C.
  
• Allergens: Contains sulphites.
• EAN (bottle): 8023909032004
• Scope of supply: 1 bottle of wine 0.75 litres.

Grape variety

SUSUMANIELLO

The SUSUMANIELLO is an autochthonous red wine grape variety from Apulia in southern Italy. It is particularly widespread in the Salento region, in southern Puglia. The variety is considered late-ripening and low-yielding, which leads to a high concentration of aromas and tannins in the wine. The grapes are small, thick-skinned and have a high juice content. The wines made from Susumaniello are dark in colour and characterized by fruity aromas, especially dark berries such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Notes of spices and herbs are also common. The taste is powerful and tannic, but at the same time elegant and balanced. In recent years, Susumaniello has experienced a renaissance and is now increasingly being made as a varietal wine. In addition, it is often used as part of cuvées to give them more structure and depth. Overall, Susumaniello is an interesting and promising grape variety worth exploring.

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