Menzatia Primitivo Susumaniello Salento IGT Red Wine – Fruity Red Wine from Apulia (0.75 L, 13.5 % vol)

The Menzatia Primitivo Susumaniello Salento IGT is an expressive red wine from the sunny south of Italy. In the famous wine region Salento in Apulia, two distinctive grape varieties – Primitivo and Susumaniello – combine to create a harmonious and fruit-driven red wine with a Mediterranean character.

This Italian red wine impresses with intense fruit, a soft structure, and a pleasant spiciness. Due to Apulia's warm climate, the grapes develop particularly ripe aromas, which give this wine its typical depth and elegance.

Aroma Profile and Taste

In the glass, the Menzatia Primitivo Susumaniello Salento IGT displays a deep ruby red with violet reflections. The bouquet is characterized by ripe cherries, dark berries, and plums, accompanied by fine spicy nuances and a hint of Mediterranean herbs.

On the palate, the red wine is full-bodied, fruity, and pleasantly soft. The well-integrated tannins provide a harmonious structure, while the fruity aromatics linger. The result is an accessible yet characterful red wine that delights both novices and lovers of Italian wines.

Origin – Wine from the Heart of Apulia

The Salento region in southern Apulia is one of Italy's most traditional wine-growing areas. The warm temperatures, calcareous soils, and proximity to the sea create ideal conditions for robust and aromatic red wines.

The Primitivo grape variety is known for its intense fruitiness and full body. Susumaniello, an old autochthonous grape variety from Apulia, gives the wine additional structure, depth, and elegant spice.

Food Pairing Recommendation

The Menzatia Primitivo Susumaniello Salento IGT is a versatile food companion and pairs excellently with:

• Pasta with rich tomato sauces

• Pizza and Mediterranean dishes

• Grilled meat and BBQ

• Antipasti and aged cheese

Also enjoyed on its own, this fruity red wine is an ideal companion for cozy evenings.

Serving Recommendation

The optimal serving temperature is 16–18 °C, allowing the fruity and spicy aromas to fully develop.

Product Details

• Product: Menzatia Primitivo Susumaniello Salento IGT

• Country: Italy

• Region: Apulia – Salento

• Grape Varieties: Primitivo & Susumaniello

• Taste: fruity, dry

• Alcohol Content: 13.5 % vol

• Content: 0.75 Liters

• Wine Type: Red Wine