Susumaniello del Salento Rosato Varvaglione 2023

The Rosato del Salento Varvaglione Susumaniello is a label that makes gracefulness and fragrance its hallmarks. The black berry varieties of Apulia have proven over time that they can produce great rosé wines, thanks in part to an area where sea breezes from the Adriatic and Ionian Seas play a key role in mitigating the summer heat and contributing to the savoury character of these wines. Among these, Susumaniello has been gaining increasing popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the work of a vast array of producers intent on exploiting its interesting varietal characteristics.

Susumaniello del Salento Varvaglione Rosato is made from pure Susumaniello grapes grown on clay and limestone soils in the Salento region, characterised by a warm Mediterranean climate lapped by constant sea breezes. In the winery, the bunches first undergo a brief cryomaceration, aimed at enhancing the aromatic component of the grapes and extracting the desired amount of colour, followed by soft pressing. The must thus obtained is then conveyed into stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16-18°C. Still in stainless steel, on the fine lees, the wine remains to refine for a few months until final bottling and marketing.

The colour of the Susumaniello del Salento Rosato from the Apulian Varvaglione winery is pale pink. On the nose, hints of small red fruits such as strawberry and cherry stand out, combined with spicy nuances and slight floral notes reminiscent of rose petals. The fresh and well-balanced palate is characterised by its gracefulness and smoothness, as well as its good persistence and vibrant savoury-mineral trail on the finish.