Torre Testa 2021 DOC Brindisi Susumaniello Tenute Rubino has received the prestigious score of 96 points in the new edition of Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2026, curated by renowned wine critic Daniele Cernilli, known as Doctor Wine.

This important recognition places Torre Testa 2021 among Italy’s great wines, confirming it as one of the most authoritative expressions of the Susumaniello grape, a symbol of the wine renaissance of Salento. To further underline its excellence, the wine has also been awarded the iconic “faccino”, a personal mark of quality bestowed by Daniele Cernilli upon wines that stand out for their exceptional character and strong territorial identity.

Torre Testa was born from a vision that enhances the extraordinary winemaking heritage of the Brindisi area, placing it at the center of a journey of innovation and quality. A constant commitment over the years, driven by the desire to celebrate a land rich in history. “This recognition honors us and inspires us to continue our journey: to make wine the thread that weaves together the history of this land and its future.”