Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello

Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello

GRAPES: Susumaniello

VINTAGE: 2019

REGION: Puglia, Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.5%

PRICE: $10.99

I’m so excited to introduce many of you to one of my favorite Trader Joe’s wine, Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello. After my trip to Puglia three years ago, I was so excited to find this bottle of Susumaniello at Trader Joe’s that I popped on Instagram stories to tell everyone about it. People enjoyed the review so much that TJ Tuesday was born! <Spoiler alert- it’s fantastic.>

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Puglia, it’s easily become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. <Thank goodness I visited before the masses made it.> Puglia is located in southern Italy, many refer to it as the back of the boot. Known primarily for its olive oil production and stunning coastline views, as of recent, Puglia has received quite a bit of attention for its wine. If you are interested in learning more about the region, head over to DESTINATIONS at the top of the page and select Italy or click HERE to learn more about Puglia.

So let’s talk about this wine that I am oh so fond of, shall we?

TASTING NOTES:

• Classic Cork

• Deep Purple Hue

• Falls towards the bold end of the spectrum yet I found the wine to be very smooth with incredible flavors; a bit of dryness towards the back of the mouth

• Notes of strawberry, dark cherry, and subtle notes of spiciness

• Very jammy and fruit-forward

• A softer, approachable red wine; perfect for those individuals who are new to red wine and for those who don’t want something incredibly overpowering

Verdict: 

As I mentioned in my stories this week, this is by far my favorite red wine at Trader Joe’s. This is the perfect bottle to enjoy curled up by the fire or paired with your favorite pizza. Whatever you choose to pair this wine with, you can’t go wrong. If you pick up a bottle, let me know what you think! I only hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!

Until Next Time!