Susumaniello 'Il Lemos' Leone de Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
Red Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Maceration on the skins and alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature for 10-15 days
Aging
2 monhts in stainless steel and 2 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Susumaniello 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 13.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Susumaniello 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. Vinification: maceration on the skins and alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature for 10-15 days. The wine is aged 2 monhts in stainless steel and 2 months in bottle. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Puglia Wine Region

The region's Mediterranean climate favours bold reds from Primitivo and Negroamaro.

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