Susumaniello

The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Cozzomaniello, Cuccimaniello, Cuccipaniello, Greco Nero di Cosenza, Grismaniello, Lacrima Nera di Barletta, Lagrima Nera di Barletta, Mondonico, Puledro, Somarello Nero, Susomaniello, Susumariello Nero, Uva Nera, Zingarello, Zingariello, Zuzomaniello and Zuzumaniello.

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Ancestry

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it comes from a presumably natural cross between Sangiovese x unknown parent variety. A direct descendant is the Notardomenico variety.

Characteristics

The medium-ripening vine is very high-yielding, as indicated by its name. You could pack a donkey with the many grapes. The saying "Susu lu somariello!" means "Run donkey run!". However, it is a phenomenon that after about ten years, the yield capacity shrinks extremely. This was also the main reason for the decline of the grape variety. It produces intensely coloured, acidic red wines with aromas of red fruits.

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