The Canteles' only wine to stray from tradition, Amativo is a blend of Primitivo and Negroamaro. Vinified in a rich New World style.

Food Pairing
With powerful red fruit and restrained acidity, it's an ideal pairing for braises, roast meats, and aged cheeses.

Prefermentation Technique: Cold soak
Time on its skins: 14-24 hours
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 6-7 days
Fermentation temperature: 77-78 °F
Maceration technique: Pumpovers
Maceration length: 15-20 days
Malolactic fermentation: Full
Fining agent: Animal based
Type of aging container: Barriques and Stainless steel tanks
Length of bottle aging: 6 months
Type of oak: 80% French 20% American
Length of aging before bottling: 12 months in barriques

Alcohol: 15 %
pH level: 3.6
Residual sugar: 2.2 g/L
Acidity: 6 g/L
Dry extract: 45.2 g/L