4 and 6 bottle levels    $23 (member price $20)
100% Negroamaro   13.0% ABV

At the end of World War II, when most of the population of Puglia was moving North to work in the big factories near Torino and Milano, Giovanni Battista Cantele, a wine merchant living in the northern city of Imola, moved his family to Salento.  The final decision was made by his wife Teresa Manara, who barely knew anything about the area but fell in love with Puglia at first sight.  After studying winemaking in Conegliano, Giovanni's son, Augusto Cantele, started the family winery - Cantine Cantele - with his father and his brother Domenico in 1979.  Their vineyards are in the coolest part of Puglia, and their wines emphasize elegance and moderate alcohol, vs over the top richness.  Six months used French barriques. The aroma is of a rich warm climate wine, the palate is of an elegant moderate climate wine. Red raspberry, red cherry, black raspberry, minerality.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Ideal for roasted rosemary and garlic-studded lamb over mint pesto risotto, eggplant Parmesan with linguine, spicy Italian sausage and pancetta pizza, veal shanks over cauliflower puree, veal cheek ravioli with Tuscan sauce, Carne alla pizzaiola, classic Osso Bucco, hearty lasagna Bolognese, pasta primavera, spaghetti topped high with meatballs and shaved Pecorino, tortellini with mushroom and ricotta filling, and Italian style beef stew.  Or simply savor this red with ripe aged cheeses such as Pecorino, Parmigiano, Asiago and Grana Padano.