Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Ruggero di Bardo Susumaniello Rosato 2025
Susumaniello Rosato IGP – Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Made from 100% Susumaniello, an indigenous grape of Puglia traditionally associated with reds but increasingly appreciated for expressive rosés. This vibrant example offers an appealing balance of freshness, minerality, and fruit, making it equally enjoyable on its own or at the table.

Aromas & Flavors
Wild strawberries, watermelon, pink grapefruit, white peach, delicate floral notes, and a subtle mineral character.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with refreshing acidity, a silky texture, and a clean, mineral-driven finish. Bright, balanced, and effortlessly drinkable.

Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, tuna crudo, Mediterranean salads, burrata, charcuterie, pizza, or light pasta dishes.

Verdict
A versatile rosé that delivers freshness, balance, and flavor without trying too hard. Approachable, food-friendly, and perfect for warm afternoons or casual gatherings.

Did You Know?
Susumaniello was once valued mainly for producing high yields in Puglia, but today many producers intentionally reduce yields to craft wines with greater concentration and character. The grape has become one of southern Italy’s most exciting modern rediscoveries. 🍷 Personal Pick
When I’m looking to step outside the usual rosé regions, this is exactly the kind of bottle I enjoy opening. Susumaniello offers a fresh perspective on Italian rosé, delivering minerality, balance, and easygoing charm that make it both distinctive and effortlessly enjoyable. — 14 hours ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Wasn’t a fan - blocky and lacking finesse. Very concentrated and almost un-pinot-esque in my eyes. Prominent tannins too. Probably needs time. — 3 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.0

Black fruit, earth, solid Bourgogne 👌 — 5 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.1

Very balanced and classic, for me the epitome of a Bourgogne Chardonnay — 7 years ago

Vincenzo Polsinelli

9.5

Cassina Rizzardi (CO), 2018 — 8 years ago

Maria Hanson

9.0

At first sip it was quite tannic but it smoothed out in the glass. Brought this one home from Florence Italy. Only made meatloaf but the dark chocolate for dessert was spot on with it — 9 years ago

Josh Armenta

9.0

Nice Italian red, fruit forward and dry. — 10 days ago

Daniel M

9.0

Really nice Refosco... almond, chocolate, cherry, earthy touches, this is a nice and welcoming nose. The palate is balanced, with a good acid drive, cherry and raspberry notes all along, some width, some very mild chocolatey touches, a bit of matter and a bit of tannic wall in the back end of the palate. The finish is surprisingly fresh, with good acid drive, some cherry, raspberry touches, a bit of a drying layer all over the finish. There is a tiny savoury note popping in the very end which makes this a cravable pour. I like that ! — 3 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Lots going on right out of the gate . Your nose leads you to believe you entered a French bakery. Pears and baked apples linger in the background. The first taste weighs your tongue down but almost immediately flavors of citrus , spearmint and. baked bread jump around on a trampoline made of acidity. Don’t laugh, reminded me of the uniqueness of Vatan. — 4 years ago

Cristiano Humberto Naves de Freitas Azevedo

9.0

So vibrant — 6 years ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Good character, maybe a bit rustic — 7 years ago

Dan Thomas

9.2

Sleeper appellation great richness and structure. — 8 years ago

Dario Shoot

9.0

Annata 1993; imbottigliato nel 1998; aperto dopo 19 anni. Gentilmente offerto da Mauro Lorenzon a fine cena. — 9 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

Lemon yellow with green. Lots of vanilla oak nutmeg. Chalk mineral. white flower. Apple Pear peach lichee. Slightly stem. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M++ Bitterness M+ Body M Finish M 14% Fresh Dry Juicy Rich Slim Bruno Lorenzon Le Mont Laurent Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay 23 @2880, domaine, 260516 — a month ago

Veronique Gendron

10

Excellent

Bu avec Josee et Anne au Quai St Raymond
Juillet 2024 — 2 years ago

Kyle Volluz

9.5

Superlative! — 3 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.0

Black fruit, briar, drying tannin — 5 years ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Very soft but nice — 7 years ago

Kelly Hancock

9.7

My no hang over cheap wine ... no longer sold at trader joe... agggghhhhh — 8 years ago

Andrey Goncharov

8.9

Первый нос булочка с корицей в оцинкованном ведре. Потом мох и гнилая древесина, лосятина. Во вкусе простая, но стройная, сухая и минеральная кислотность, немного белого перца и пороха, бузина и клюква. — 9 years ago

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