Cantele Primitivo del Salento 2020 750ml - Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
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Cantele Primitivo del Salento 2020 750ml
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Cantele Primitivo del Salento 2020

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750ml
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$14.99

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Category Red Wine
Varietal
Origin Italy, Puglia, Primitivo del Salento
Brand Cantele
Alcohol/vol 14%
The Cantele (cahn-teh-lay) family originally hailed from Veneto, but Paolo Cantele's grandfather emigrated to Puglia and founded this family estate in 1979. We met Paolo here in Spring Lake when he visited the Bottle Shop for the first time, and tasted through the Cantele wines. We were impressed by the complexity, consistency and value across the board. Made from very old vines, up to 65 years in age, this Primitivo is aged for 6 months in older barriques. Another interesting fact he shared with us is that Cantele adds even less sulfites than allowed by the legal organic limit. The estate is not organic, per se, but the vineyards are farmed as sustainably as possible. It helps that 80% of his family's vineyards are on the Adriatic Coast side of Puglia, giving the benefit of NW winds which keep the vines breezy and not too hot. This is simply an extraordinary value for a very high quality red wine. Look for an intense, spicy bouquet with notes of sour cherry and plum. Full-bodied in the mouth with a velvety warmth and gentle tannins. Ideal with game, roasted or braised meat and hard, aged cheeses.    
THIS SUSTAINABLE RED WINE HAS LOW SULFITES
Wine Enthusiast
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The spearmint on the nose of this Primitivo jumps out of the glass, giving way to dark plums. A medicinal-cola combination reminiscent of Dr Pepper comes out on the palate, followed by a umami finish of mushrooms and soy sauce with easygoing tannins. - DANIELLE CALLEGARI

December 31, 2022
Wine Spectator
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This toasty red is medium-bodied and fresh, with a soft tang of orange peel acidity. Shows vanilla- and spice-laced notes of sappy black currant and black cherry fruit, cola and grilled herbs. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

2022
Red
White
Rosé
Sparkling
Sparkling Rosé
Kosher
Organic
No Sulfites Added
Biodynamic
Sustainable
Screw
Cap
Vegan
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