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

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

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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