Tasting Note: Susumaniello, ‘Oltremé’, Tenute Rubino, 2019

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Tenute Rubino

Region: Puglia, Italy

Appellation: Salento IGT (PGI)

Type: Dry red wine, non-sparkling

Vintage: 2019

Date of Tasting: Januray 2023

Type of viticulture: Sustainable (not certified)

Grapes used: 100% Susumaniello 

Vintage Blend: 100% of 2019 grapes

Winemaking details: Hand-harvested, fermented under stainless steele

Aging: 10 months under stainless steele (no oak), 2 months in bottle

Sugar level: low

Sulphites: Contains sulphites

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APPEARANCE

• Colour = Ruby
• Intensity = Deep

NOSE

• Intensity = Medium+
• Aromas Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + tertiary
• Aromas =  Blueberry, blackberry, currant, cherry, plum, pomegranate, cinnamon, hints of white pepper

PALATE

• Sweetness = Dry
• Acidity = Medium
• Tannins = Medium (soft)
• Alcohol = Medium (13%)
• Body = Medium
• Flavour Intensity = Medium+
• Flavour Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + tertiary
• Flavour details = Blueberry, blackberry, currant, cherry, plum, pomegranate, cinnamon, hints of white pepper
• Other =
• Finish = Medium+

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

• Overall Quality = Very Good
• Bottle Aging =
  • Can be kept at around 10-12°C for up to 5-7 years
  • Can gain complexity from aging
• Retail Price = 12 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
• Value for Money = Very good
• Comparison with same price competition = Very good
• Suitability for Diabetics = level of residual sugar not communicated
• Service Temperature = around 15°C
• Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = Risotto, Mushroom based plates, pasta, white meat
• Comments = Fruity profile for this forgotten and indigenous grape variety. This wine is the perfect occasion to enjoy the original fruity profile of the grape with hints of spices coupled with a medium body, soft tannins and a medium acidity.
• Final Grade = B+

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(1)GENERAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Please note that although all efforts have been made to be as objective as possible, the general assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity based on a personal evaluation of the wine.

• Overall Quality scale
  • Poor < Acceptable < Good < Very Good < Outstanding
• Bottle Aging
  • Will it beneficiate from additional aging?
• Retail Price
  • Usually the retail price for one bottle including taxes
• Value for Money
  • Quality offered compared to the price paid
• Comparison with same price competition
  • where does it stand compared to average competition of the same price range
• Suitability for Diabetics
  • Evaluation of the level of final sugar for early stages diabetics
• Comments
  • Any additional elements worth noting
• Final Grade Scale
  • A++ = Out of the Charts Wine (Stellar, Hors Classe, Fuori Classe)
  • A+ = Outstanding Wine
  • A = Great Wine
  • A- = Very Very Good
  • B+ = Very Good
  • B = Good
  • B- = Noteworthy
  • C+ = Acceptable
  • C = Poor
  • F = The worst grade of this scale