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.

Intense wine, dark fruit on the nose with evident notes of black currant and blueberry. The palate is energetic and refined at the same time, complex and persistent.

A fine, expressive style with Barolos classic combination of mature, lightly floral aromas with richness and structure. Dark plum, leather and delicate violet aromas, plus notes of woodsmoke and brown spice. A full, firm and ripe red with rich, powerful flavours. All balanced by ripe tannins, complex savoury notes and a long finish.

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.