Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello

Red WinesTrader JoesTJ Tuesday
Written By Catherine Courtney
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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!


Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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