Tenute Rubino
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Tenute Rubino 2007 TorreTesta Susumaniello (Salento)
TorreTesta is an amazing wine that points to the full potential of winemaking in Puglia, the heel of the boot of Italy. Made from a rare indigenous grape called Susumaniello, this is a ripe, soft, enduring and ever-so satisfying red wine that could pair with any hearty meat dish. Aromas of blackberry, chocolate and exotic spice are enhanced by a beautiful velvety…
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
Tenute Rubino 2003 TorreTesta Susumaniello (Salento)
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- $60
This is an excellent wine from a grape few people have ever heard of—Susumaniello—with inky, concentrated extracts and intense aromas of dried currants, fruit preserves, root beer, plums, blackberry and sweet cookie dough. It’s sticky and creamy in the mouth with molasses and herbal notes over the long, luscious finish.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Tenute Rubino 2004 TorreTesta Susumaniello (Salento)
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- $50
Susumaniello is a little-known indigenous grape of Southern Italy that shows great promise and persistency. This expression boasts modern aromas of soft toasted oak, vanilla, Spanish cedar and pipe tobacco, The wine is thick and velvety with slightly sweet flavors of chocolate fudge.
— M.L.
(3/1/2009)
Tenute Rubino 2010 TorreTesta Susumaniello (Salento)
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- $48
TorreTesta demonstrates the beauty and power of Puglia’s little-known Susumaniello grape. Enhanced by careful oak aging, the wine offers dark fruit aromas, followed by tobacco, chocolate and rum cake notes. On the palate, it is soft, plush and rich, with a mocha-tinged finish.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Tenute Rubino 2010 Visellio Primitivo (Salento)
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- $32
Vintner Luigi Rubino represents a new generation of young and dynamic winemakers in Puglia. This is a dark and decadent red wine, with sweet oak tones that sit behind the cherry, chocolate fudge, cinnamon and tobacco. The mouthfeel is supple, rich and long-lasting.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Tenute Rubino 2010 Giancòla Malvasia Bianca (Salento)
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- $18
Vintner Luigi Rubino has crafted a spectacular Malvasia Bianca that bears rich and tangy aromas of peach and citrus, followed by silky smoothness and creamy, exotic fruit.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Tenute Rubino 2004 Punta Aquila Primitivo (Puglia)
Here is a dense and intense Primitivo with exotic spice, clove, ground cinnamon and nutmeg backed by plump red fruit and toasted notes. A very nice ensemble with roundness and harmony and a rock-solid build. Cellar the wine for at least two more years.
— M.L.
(8/1/2007)
Tenute Rubino 2007 Visellio Primitivo (Primitivo del Salento)
Visellio is a pretty wine from one of the most promising wineries in Puglia. It opens with an inky dark color and shows balance and harmony, with aromas of ripe blackberry and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
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