Susumaniello
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Somarello
Susumaniello is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Zin…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for intense dark-fruit concentration with peppery and herbal Mediterranean notes.
- Check tannin and body as medium-plus, with fresher acidity than overly jammy warm reds.
Confidence signals
- Blackberry-cherry profile with pepper-herbal cues
- Medium-plus tannin and body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Salento · Brindisi · Lecce
- Classic styles: Structured dark-fruited Puglian red · Spice-driven southern Italian varietal red
Common questions
Is Susumaniello a red or white grape variety?
Susumaniello is a red wine grape variety.
What does Susumaniello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Susumaniello include blackberry, black cherry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Susumaniello?
Documented tells for Susumaniello: Look for intense dark-fruit concentration with peppery and herbal Mediterranean notes. and Check tannin and body as medium-plus, with fresher acidity than overly jammy warm reds..
What is Susumaniello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Susumaniello is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Zinfandel and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Susumaniello grown?
Classic regions for Susumaniello include Salento, Brindisi and Lecce.