Susumaniello 'Oltremé' Tenute Rubino 2020

Tenute Rubino's Susumaniello "Oltremé" is a red wine from Puglia that brings out the best characteristics of the native red grape variety of the same name, grown mainly in the lands of Salento. It is a wine of great territorial typicality, perfectly expressing the warm, Mediterranean face of the territory and the particular varietal notes of this ancient Apulian grape. Vinified only in stainless steel, Susumaniello is a red that retains its youthful fragrance and pleasant immediacy of drinkability. It is rich, fruity aromas and natural expressive balance make for a harmonious, soft and enveloping sip.

Oltremé is an interesting and original Apulian red produced by a historic winery in Salento, which was already involved in viticulture in the 19th century. On the strength of a long tradition, during the 1980s, Tenute Rubino acquired new vineyards and gave momentum to its business, engaging in valuable and worthy work to enhance the value of native Apulian grape varieties in the name of quality. Within this new corporate philosophy, the recovery of Sussumaniello, an ancient variety that was in danger of disappearing, overshadowed by the commercial success of the more famous and widespread Primitivo and Negroamaro, fits perfectly. The results have proved Tenute Rubino right, as they have been able to bring to the attention of wine lovers a grape variety that is proving to have the personality and character to give great wines.

"Oltremé" Susumaniello from Salento winery Tenute Rubino is an Apulian wine which originates in the countryside inland from Brindisi. The vineyards are planted on soils of limestone and sandy matrix, which have been home to Sussumaniello for centuries. At the end of the classic red vinification in steel tanks with maceration on the skins, the wine rests a few months in steel before being bottled. In the glass, it has an intense ruby red colour, veined with violet reflections. The nose recalls aromas of small red berries, cherry, currant and ripe plum. The sip is balanced and intense, with a soft, well-integrated tannic texture and pleasantly crisp fruit. The finish is harmonious and with good flavour persistence. This is a must-have label for those who are looking for interesting novelties and like to drink outside the mainstream.