Susumaniello, one of the Apulian grape varieties with deep roots in the North of Salento, is experiencing a real Renaissance in the world of wine. In the past, it was considered as table grapes, but now it is spreading as a variety with great personality and local identity.
On a recent article about Susumaniello, Wine Enthusiast – one of the main international wine magazines – tells about how this unknown gape variety has now become one of the main characters on wine lists and in sommelier wine tastings all over the world, underlining the work of those producers that have enhanced and promoted it.
Wine Enthusiast recognizes Varvaglione
Wine Enthusiast clearly mentions Varvaglione 1921 as one of the producers that have believed on the potential of Susumaniello, with great results. The magazine awards 92 points to the red Susumaniello by Varvaglione 2021, highlighting the intense and complex body of this wine, pure expression of this Apulian grape variety.
👉 Here, you can read the original article by Wine Enthusiast: Enthusiast
Susumaniello by Varvaglione: Puglia in a glass
In Puglia, sandy soils, the Mediterranean climate and sea breezes offer the perfect terroir for Susumaniello, that express intense aromas, balance and a distinctive character.
Susumaniello Rosso Puglia IGP
Varvaglione’s interpretation has notes of ripe red fruits, spices, tannins and persistent body a red wine that tells about Puglia in every single sip.
👉Find out and buy the red Susumaniello by Varvaglione: Susumaniello Rosso Puglia
Susumaniello Rosé IGP
For those who love fresh and fruity wines, Varvaglione suggests a rosé di Susumaniello, elegante e versatile negli abbinamenti.
👉 Buy your rosé here: Susumaniello Rosé
Why Susumaniello is a symbol of Puglia
✔ International rediscovey: an Apulian variety that has become a main character thanks to the interest of producers and wine lovers.
✔ Press releases: Wine Enthusiast has included Varvaglione in the producers symbols of the reintroduction of this variety.
✔ Local expression: structure, balance and intensity, typical of Southern Italian wines.
Today, Susumaniello is more than a local wine: it is ambassador of the Apulian wine vitality, able to fascinate international wine lovers. The award of Varvaglione 1921’s Susumaniello by Wine Enthusiast confirms not only the quality of this wine, but also the winery commitment to promote Apulian wine heritage all over the world – one more reason to discover it, drink it and appreciate it.
