Domus Hortae Mentore Susumaniello Red Wine

This red wine from the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia, is complexity in every sense of the word. Every sip and sniff brings out a new flavor and aroma, from fresh fruits like plums and dark cherries, to more aged aromas like prunes or cherry jam, chocolate, and licorice, and even spices like bergamot and cloves. Even a hint of candied fruit peel can be found on the finish. Overall, the palate is a soft, enveloping, elegant, and fresh. The grape, susumaniello, is a local grape that is ancient to the area.

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Fun Facts: The grape susumaniello almost went extinct, and is usually used as a blending grape so a monovarietal like this is rare. The wine’s name “mentore” refers to the Italian word for “mentor”, giving honor to wisdom and teachings passed on from previous generations.