| Susumaniello | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | (see below) |
| Origin | Italy |
Susumaniello is an ancient variety of red wine grape grown in theprovince of Brindisi,Salento, Southern Italy.
Susumaniello is found only in the Italian region ofApulia. Until recently, the variety had fallen quite out of favour with viticulturalists; however, since 6 September 2003 it has been included in the list of varieties approved by the Apulian region for cultivation in the area of centralMurgia. It is used as a blending grape in the production of both red and roséwines such as theNegroamaro-basedBrindisi Rosso andBrindisi Rosato and theOttavianello-basedOstuni Ottavianello.
Susumaniello needs a warmMediterranean climate.
There are several theories about Susumaniello's origins, most of which suggest that it came to Apulia across theAdriatic, perhaps from Greece or theDalmatian coast of Croatia.DNA profiling shows that the variety is a natural cross between an Apulian table grape and the white-wine grapeGarganega, which was once thought to be of Greek origin (whence its southern Italian nickname Grecanico); this led some to the conclusion that Susumaniello was also Greek.
According tofolk etymology, the name indicates the productiveness of the medium ripening vine, with which you could pack a donkey: the phrase "Susu lu somariellu!" means "Run donkey!" in the localSalentino dialect.[1][2]
Cozzomaniello, Cuccipaniello, Grismaniello, Mondonico, Puledro, Somarello Nero, Susomaniello, Susomariello Nero, Sussumariello, Susumariello Nero, Uva Nera, Zingarello, Zingariello, Zuzomaniello.[3]
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