Primitivo Cantele

Salento IGT • Puglia • Cantele
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cantele
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 6-8 days
Aging
About 6 months in barriques
Grape varieties
Primitivo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Puglia embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Primitivo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards "La Querciola" vineyard planted in 2003 located at 250 meters above sea level. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 6-8 days. The wine is aged about 6 months in barriques. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

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

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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