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Cantele Amativo Red (Salento)

Cantele

Salento · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Primitivo, Negroamaro
Country
Italy
Region
Salento
Appellation
Salento
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · grelhados · queijos maduros

Rated vintages

  • 201287 pts

    A blend of 60% Primitivo and 40% Negroamaro, this features aromas of spicy plum, ripe berry, vanilla and a balsamic note. The firm palate offers blackberry, black cherry, espresso and licorice alongside assertive tannins that leave an astringent finish.

  • 200688 pts

    Thick and luscious with deep oak tones and big cherry fruit flavors, this southern Italian red is a real fruit bomb with plush cherry intensity and ripe berry flavors. The strong sunshine has done its part to shape a thick, succulent red wine.