Cantele

Cantele: wines from Salento between tradition and territorial identity

The Cantele collection gathers a selection of wines that tell the story of Salento through style, qualitative research, and a strong connection to the territory. From white expressions like Chardonnay, Verdeca, and Fiano to the most representative red grapes like Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello, and Malvasia Bianca, this collection is designed for those seeking labels that combine immediacy, precision, and personality.

The story of Cantele originates from a family tradition that has evolved over time, building a winemaking project recognizable for its coherence and attention to the vineyard. The wines featured on this page, including Teresa Manara, Amativo, Fanoi, and Le Passanti, express different yet complementary interpretations of the winery's style: from elegant and structured whites to more intense reds, including a meditation passito.

Why choose Cantele wines

Cantele wines are an ideal choice for those who wish to purchase online Apulian labels with a modern and readable profile, yet always rooted in the production area. Agronomic care, attention to grape quality, and a clean interpretation of the fruit allow for versatile wines that are suitable for both the table and a more conscious and vertical consumption.

• Teresa Manara Chardonnay and Teresa Manara VT Chardonnay: whites with greater structure and finesse.
• Teresa Manara Negroamaro and Fanoi Negroamaro: reds with a strong and territorial character.
• Amativo: intense and complex expression for those seeking depth.
• Fanoi Primitivo: enveloping and immediate wine, with good aromatic richness.
• Le Passanti Fiano Passito: sweet proposal for after meals or meditation.

Grapes and style of the selection

The selection highlights grape varieties that are very representative of Puglia and Salento, balancing indigenous and international varieties. Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello, and Malvasia Bianca bring the Mediterranean vocation of the territory into the glass, while Chardonnay and Fiano add a broader and more contemporary interpretation. The result is a range capable of appealing to different tastes, from the search for a gastronomic white to that of a structured and persistent red.

Recommended pairings

Cantele whites pair well with seafood appetizers, delicate first courses, seasonal vegetables, and Mediterranean cuisine. The reds, on the other hand, effectively accompany red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, and flavorful dishes from the Apulian tradition. Le Passanti Fiano Passito is perfect with dry pastries, not overly sweet desserts, or on its own, as a meditation wine.

If you want to discover authentic, elegant, and recognizable Salento wines, the Cantele collection offers a complete journey through whites, reds, and passitos, with labels capable of interpreting the territory with precision and personality.