Boccantino Appasito Primitivo

Susumaniello is a little known grape native to the area around Brindisi right at the tip of the heel of Italy. Considered a bit of a bulk wines it had, in fact, almost disappeared, but a few enterprising growers who have carefully controlled the yields are now making quite interesting and worthwhile wines from it. It has ripe, black fruit and spicy aromas which follow to the palate with a touch of dark plumminess. The good crisp acidity ensure its not overly jammy and gives good balance and it finishes with a nice lightly floral touch.

A deep ruby Barbera with vibrant aromas of black cherries and prunes with notes of chocolate and toasty oak. An abundance of wild blackberries, black cherries and a touch of spice show through on the palate, which has a rich, voluptuous texture balancing taught acidity and fine oak tannins.

This wine has aromas of red cherries, blackberries and violets. On the palate, there are notes of liquorice, coffee and hints of fresh rosemary.

Intense pale golden colour. The aromatic range includes lychee and some pineapple notes. The wood integration is seamless with just a distant hint of vanilla. The wine is superbly balanced on the palate with some citrus fruit and honeyed character underpinned by very fine, flinty acidity. A couple of years of bottle age are ideal for enjoyment of the wine at its best.