Amativo Cantele

Salento IGT • Puglia • Cantele
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cantele
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
15%
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 12-15 days
Aging
12 months in barriques
Grape varieties
Primitivo 60%, Negroamaro 40%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 15% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Primitivo 60%, Negroamaro 40%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. Vinification: maceration on the skins for 12-15 days. The wine is aged 12 months in barriques. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grilled red meats and game
Braised lamb with herbs
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Mature pecorino cheese
Wild mushroom risotto

About Puglia Wine Region

Puglia's winemaking blends rustic tradition with growing international acclaim.

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