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Technical information
- Producer
- Agricole Vallone
- Name
- Valle d'Itria IGP
- Variety
- Susumaniello
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation
- Aging
- A few months in wooden barrels
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Apulia
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Itria Valley
- Type
- Red wine
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The Susumaniello di Vallone is a fine expression of a native grape variety from Southern Italy, specifically rooted in the Puglian wine tradition. This wine stands out for its lively intensity and rich structure, making it a unique specimen within the Italian wine scene.
To the nose, the Susumaniello di Vallone releases a complex bouquet where predominant notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and blackberries, are enriched by spicy nuances of vanilla and black pepper, resulting from its aging in wood. The olfactory complexity is completed with light touches of aromatic herbs and damp earth, adding depth and character to the aromatic profile.
On the palate, the wine demonstrates considerable robustness, maintaining an excellent balance between acidity and mature tannins which confer a solid and persistent structure. The same fruity notes detected by the nose are found in the mouth, enhanced by a slight aftertaste of dark chocolate and coffee, evidencing its evolution during aging.
Ideal for pairing with dishes rich in flavors, such as roasted red meats, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses, the Susumaniello di Vallone can also be enjoyed on its own, as a meditative wine, thanks to its complex range of aromas and long-lasting taste persistence.
Vallone Winery, with its dedication to the enhancement of native grape varieties and meticulous attention at every stage of production, presents with this Susumaniello a wine of great character and elegance, which celebrates the uniqueness of the Puglian territory. Whether for a special evening or as a gift for an enthusiast of Italian wines, the Susumaniello di Vallone is certainly a high-profile choice.
To the nose, the Susumaniello di Vallone releases a complex bouquet where predominant notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and blackberries, are enriched by spicy nuances of vanilla and black pepper, resulting from its aging in wood. The olfactory complexity is completed with light touches of aromatic herbs and damp earth, adding depth and character to the aromatic profile.
On the palate, the wine demonstrates considerable robustness, maintaining an excellent balance between acidity and mature tannins which confer a solid and persistent structure. The same fruity notes detected by the nose are found in the mouth, enhanced by a slight aftertaste of dark chocolate and coffee, evidencing its evolution during aging.
Ideal for pairing with dishes rich in flavors, such as roasted red meats, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses, the Susumaniello di Vallone can also be enjoyed on its own, as a meditative wine, thanks to its complex range of aromas and long-lasting taste persistence.
Vallone Winery, with its dedication to the enhancement of native grape varieties and meticulous attention at every stage of production, presents with this Susumaniello a wine of great character and elegance, which celebrates the uniqueness of the Puglian territory. Whether for a special evening or as a gift for an enthusiast of Italian wines, the Susumaniello di Vallone is certainly a high-profile choice.
The winery
Agricole Vallone
Puglia (Salento)ItaliaSince 1934
A Salento winery based in the region’s estates, known for the iconic Graticciaia (Negroamaro appassito) and for a range of 16 labels.
- Grape varieties
- Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Primitivo, Verdeca, Ottavianello, Montepulciano
- 16 labels in the catalog
- Three wine estates in Salento
- Project known for its Graticciaia: dried Negroamaro
- Estate covering approximately 500 hectares in total.
- Revival and enhancement of Susumaniello
The story
The winery's history is tied to the historic vineyards of Salento: the union of the Vallone and De Marco holdings and the subsequent acquisition of the Castel Serranova estate shaped the current production project. Over the years the winery has experimented with techniques such as grape drying, which led to the creation of the celebrated Graticciaia.
Production philosophy
Focused on promoting Salento's native grape varieties, the estate aims to accurately express the characteristics of its vineyards and varieties, maintaining a family-run, artisanal approach while remaining open to winemaking innovation.
Terroir and vineyards
Production takes place across three estates in the heart of Salento, with vineyards planted on a variety of soils, combining areas close to the Torre Guaceto nature reserve and historic plots such as Caragnuli, from which the grapes for Graticciaia are sourced.
