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Amativo Rosso Salento IGT - Cantele
Amativo Rosso Salento IGT - Cantele

Amativo Rosso Salento IGT - Cantele 2023

Cantele
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer Cantele
Name IGT
Variety Primitivo - Negroamaro
Vintage 2023
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Region Puglia
Production area Guagnano, Sava e San Pietro Vernotico
Country Italy
Type Red still
Pairing Meat - Cheese

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Amativo comes from Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes grown in the company plots of Guagnano, Sava and San Pietro Vernotico. The berries of the different vines reach perfect ripeness in different periods, but both during the month of September. The harvest is carried out manually with careful selection of the bunches. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, then left to macerate on the skins for 12-15 days. After the malolactic fermentation, it is aged in barrique for about 12 months.

It has a dark ruby red color with bright reflections tending towards purple. The nose has a rich and intense olfactory profile, characterized by hints of small dark berry fruits including wild blackberry, blueberry and black currant. Spicy notes of dark chocolate and roasting are added. A red wine with a full-bodied and structured sip, with a mature tannic texture and a velvety and harmonious finish, very persistent, spicy and fruity.
It is recommended to combine it with red meats and game; it is also perfect with aged cheeses.
The winery

Cantele – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Cantele.

A family-owned winery from Salento, based in Guagnano (LE), known for its commitment to the local territory and for wines produced primarily from indigenous varieties such as Negroamaro and Primitivo. (cantele.it)
Region: Puglia
Country: Italia
Founded: 1979
Grapes: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello, Verdeca, Malvasia Bianca, Chardonnay
Family-owned winery led by the third generation with historic roots in Salento. Strong focus on native grape varieties. Based in Guagnano, offering hospitality services including tours, tastings and the multisensory laboratory iSensi. Commitment to research projects and agronomic management focused on quality and sustainability. Well-established presence in the Apulian wine scene and a focus on wine guides and international markets.
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Winery history
Cantele’s history begins with the Cantele family: after a 'reverse migration' from the Imola area, Augusto and Domenico, sons of Giovanni Battista and Teresa Manara, founded the company in the late 1970s. The business is now run by the third generation, which has expanded the product range and the company’s structure.
Production philosophy
A technical approach that respects the territory: enological precision, careful vineyard management and research and sustainability projects with scientific institutions, as well as sensory experiences to enhance culture and wine.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery operates in northern Salento, based in Guagnano. Its wines express the characteristics of the Salento territory, influenced by proximity to the sea and by the area's typical soils. Production is based on vineyards distributed throughout Salento.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 2 Bicchieri Rossi - Un vino eccellente 2018
Bibenda 4 Grappoli d'uva 2018