NEGROAMARO Rosato Salento IGP Cantele

Description

NEGROAMARO Rosato Salento IGP – Cantele: This Rosé is an outstanding wine from the Cantele Winery, an authentic expression of **100% pure Negroamaro** from the Guagnano area. Achieved through a meticulous **12-14 hour maceration** process to extract color and aromas, it captivates with an intense bouquet of **rose, strawberry, and cherry**. On the palate, it is **soft, lively, and fresh**, a rosé with a decisive character and pleasant persistence.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% pure Negroamaro**
✅ **12-14 hour maceration** (Salentino Rosé method)
✅ Fresh, lively, and ideal for **Apulian and seafood cuisine**
✅ Aromatic profile of **rose, strawberry, and cherry**

General Description and Longevity

Cantele’s Negroamaro Rosé is an authentic expression of the Salento Rosé tradition, utilizing the region’s symbolic grape variety. Its lively and decisive character is achieved through stainless steel vinification and short maceration. This rosé is best enjoyed in its youth, recommended for consumption within **1-2 years** of the vintage to maintain its freshness and vibrancy.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Light and brilliant pink**.

Nose: **Intense and varied**. Essence of **rose** and **red geranium** blending with sweet notes of **strawberry** and **cherry**.

Palate: **Soft, lively, and fresh**. The good alcohol level (13%) is well-balanced by an intense taste and pleasant **persistence**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Light appetizers**, **fish-based dishes** such as tartar or grilled seafood. Perfect with **Apulian vegetable cuisine** (e.g., orecchiette with turnip greens), **white meats**, and **fresh cheeses** (e.g., burrata or buffalo mozzarella).

Serving Temperature: 11° C (52° F)