Susumaniello del Salento 'Askos' Masseria Li Veli 2023
Der 'Askos' von Masseria Li Veli 2022 ist der Susumaniello aus dem Salento schlechthin, befriedigend, aber von vorbildlicher Trinkbarkeit. Er wird in Barriques und Eichenfässern vergoren und gereift, was zu einem vollen, aber nicht schweren Wein führt, der durch Empfindungen von kleinen roten und schwarzen Früchten, würzigen Noten, Anklängen von Eukalyptus und Erinnerungen an Lakritz und bitterem Kakao gekennzeichnet ist. Ein perfekter Rotwein, der sofort zu einem Podolica-Eintopf genossen werden kann, aber auch in ein paar Jahren große Emotionen hervorrufen wird
The Susumaniello del Salento ‘Askos’ represents a purely Salento expression of one of the indigenous varieties of the area, appreciated for its intensity and fullness. The ‘Askos’ line was created to enhance the heritage of Apulian indigenous grape varieties and, for this purpose, the wines in this selection are produced from vineyards with high qualitative vocation. The term “askos” comes from ancient Greek and refers to the characteristic skin used since prehistoric times and widespread until the classical and Hellenistic periods. In particular, the askos was used to contain various types of liquids, including of course wine.
The Salento Susumaniello Masseria Li Veli ‘Askos’ originates from only Susumaniello grapes coming from vineyards over 20 years old, cultivated using bush and spurred cordon systems. The vines are planted in clayey and sandy soils characterized by the presence of limestone residues, and the harvest is usually carried out towards the end of September. After harvesting, the grapes are pressed in French oak vats for alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins at a controlled temperature between 22 and 28 °C. The subsequent aging phase takes place partly in barriques and partly in French oak barrels, containers in which the wine rests for a total period of several months until the final bottling.
A deep ruby red is the color of the Susumaniello Masseria Li Veli Salento ‘Askos’, which on the nose expresses typical sensations of small red and black fruits, accompanied by spicy tones and hints of licorice and bitter cocoa. Intense balsamic puffs of eucalyptus complete the aromatic context. The sip is full but not heavy, certainly satisfying and highly drinkable, also thanks to the excellent management of the alcoholic strength.