2022 Cantele Amativo Salento

Dark and brooding, the 2022 Amativo grumbles up from the glass with an array of exotic spices, dried violets, licorice and freshly split pine. It’s silken in feel, showing a burst of ultra-ripe wild berry fruits that's offset by brisk acidity and a tactile crunch of minerality. Hints of sour citrus emerge toward the close. Long, staining and well balanced, the 2022 tapers off with nuances of mint that lift echoes of tart blackberry. This will appeal to a wide audience. The Amativo is a blend of 60% Primitivo and 40% Negroamaro.