Salento Susumaniello, "Oltremé"

Colour: intense ruby red with purple tinges. Bouquet: fragranty fresh notes of red fruit: cherries, pomegranate, raspberries and mature plums. Taste: sapid, mineral and round, with pleasantly soft tannins. Characteristics: a balanced and velvety wine, with an elegant and persistent texture; its harmony, persistence and elegance are truly enchanting. Its varietal notes stand out clearly. Pairing Suggestions: Versatile and seductive, it goes well with savory dishes such as stuffed aubergines and peppers, orecchiette with tomato sauce, risotto with porcini mushrooms. It pairs well with cold cuts, semi-cured cheeses and grilled meats.

Vineyards location: Brindisi Altitude of vineyards: at sea level Soil characteristics: sandy Training system: Spurred cordon Vines per hectare: 6,000 Yields per hectare: 70 quintals Harvest: during the first days of October

Fermentation: in steel tanks Maceration: for 10 days at a regulated temperature Malolactic fermentation: carried out fully Ageing: in steel tanks Bottle ageing: 2 months Yearly production: 30,000 bottles