Susumaniello

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Susumaniello
Species: Vitis vinifera
Also called: Sussumaniello (more)
Origin: Italy

Susumaniello is a variety of red wine grape from the 'heel' of Italy. is an ancient grape variety, probably of Dalmatian origins, which is grown in the province of Brindisi in the southern Italian region of Puglia.

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[edit] History

Susumaniello is an ancient grape variety that probably came from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.

[edit] Distribution and Wines

It is only found in the Italian region of Puglia (Apulia). Until recently the variety had fallen quite out of favour with viticuluralists; however, since 6 September 2003 it has been included in the list of varieties approved by the Puglia region for cultivation in the area of central Murgia. It is used as a blending grape in the production of both red and rosé wines such as the Negroamaro-based Brindisi Rosso and Brindisi Rosato and the Ottavianello-based Ostuni Ottavianello.

[edit] Vine and Viticulture

Susumaniello needs a warm Mediterranean climate.

[edit] Synonyms

Cozzomaniello, Cuccipaniello, Grismaniello, Mondonico, Puledro, Somarello Nero, Susomaniello, Susomariello Nero, Sussumariello, Susumariello Nero, Uva Nera, Zingarello, Zingariello, Zuzomaniello. [1]

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[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Maul, Erika; Töpfer, Reinhard; Eibach, Rudolf (2007). Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ), Siebeldingen, Germany. Retrieved on 2007-12-17.

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