Menhir Salento 'Pietra' Susumaniello 2022

Colour: Ruby red with reflections of violet.

Bouquet: Opulent on the nose, opens with hints of red fruit, currant, blueberry, raspberry; then
spicy notes of black pepper and coriander in a balsamic frame berry frame.

Palate: A dynamic, soft and enveloping mouthfeel, with a perfectly blended tannic texture.

Food Pairing: hand-made pasta (orecchiette, lasagne, maccheroni) with meat ragout, matured cheeses (caciocavallo podolico, pecorino from Maglie - Apulia) and herbs cheeses; grilled meat, wild boar, pork. Serve at 16 - 18 °C.

Cellaring: 

Variety: 100% Susumaniello

Vintage: 2022

Region: Lecce, Puglia Italy

Alcohol:

Maturation: Primitivo: fermentation, with a controlled maceration for about 10 days, then for a period of 12 months in oak barrels.