Torre Testa 2019, pure Susumaniello, a gift for the senses
Torre Testa is the flagship wine of the Susumaniello recovery project, named after the 16th-century military tower in Brindisi on the Adriatic coast. Behind the tower runs the Giancola canal, within a Community Interest Site (SIC), an area known for its unique flora and fauna that define this extraordinary landscape.
In this remarkable setting, Susumaniello vineyards flourish, giving life to Torre Testa. The vines, grown as bush vines and with spur-pruned cordons, sink their roots into sandy soils, continuously caressed by sea breezes.
Torre Testa is an iconic wine, seen as one of the labels that has elevated the level of Apulian winemaking, becoming one of its benchmark achievements. With the first vintage in 2001, Susumaniello—a grape typical of the region—found new prestige, thanks to a path dedicated to its enhancement and preservation.
The 2019 Vintage
Through a thinning process, the Susumaniello grapes underwent an initial selection on the vine in late August to ensure higher concentration and quality for each cluster. The remaining grapes, slightly dried on the vine, were further hand-selected during harvest in late September. Fermentation was conducted at a controlled temperature, with extended skin contact, a process that preserved aromas, achieving color and structure.
The wine was then aged in French oak barriques, where the wood added its unique touch. For the following months, it rested in the bottle, a maturation period that shaped its personality.
Today, when we pour the wine into the glass, it reveals a ruby-red color with violet reflections. On the nose, notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, and a subtle hint of licorice emerge.
Harmonious and generous on the palate, it reveals all its potential for evolution.
2019 was a special vintage, garnering accolades that speak of excellence: 95 points from Falstaff, the Tastevin seal, 4 Viti from the Vitae guide, and 92 points from Vinous. A tribute to this creation, an ode to passion and the art of winemaking.
It is a collectible wine, the perfect gift for true enthusiasts.