Richard Groves

9.4

Bought while in Florence Italy wining tasting in Tuscany 2025 — 11 days ago

Paul J

9.2

Better than I was expecting! Dark fruit, plums, and some sweetness. Nice texture and depth. Somewhat Amarone like. — 3 months ago

with Brooke

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9.0

Cantele’s 2018 Chardonnay offers up pleasant, fruity aromas of banana, nectarine, pineapple and herbs. On the palate, it is fresh and juicy, with a bright mouthfeel that lingers nicely. This lovely unoaked Chardonnay hints at tropical fruit without being over the top. $16.00 (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, March 2020) — 6 years ago

Kenneth Doll

9.4

Lovely, our first encounter with this wine. Blossomed into dark cherry and chocolate and devoured a veal and truffle pasta. Booking trip to Italy tonight. — 8 years ago

with Tracy

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Cantele – Negroamaro Puglia IGP 2023
Southern Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Negroamaro, a native grape of Southern Italy, thriving in the warm and sun-soaked vineyards of Salento. This bottling represents the heart of Puglia winemaking: approachable, flavorful, and true to tradition.

Aromas & Flavors
Opens with floral tones of rose, followed by layers of ripe strawberries, cherries, and blackberries. Subtle hints of baking spice, licorice, and earthy undertones add depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, with silky tannins, balanced acidity, and a delicate texture. The finish is smooth, with just a touch of dark chocolate bitterness, typical of well-made Negroamaro.

Winemaking Notes
The grapes undergo a 12–18 hour skin maceration, extracting color and aromatics before fermentation in stainless steel. This results in a wine that highlights purity of fruit and varietal character with minimal oak influence.

Food Pairing
A versatile partner to pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, roasted vegetables, charcuterie, and semi-aged cheeses. Its balance of fruit and savory notes makes it a great everyday table wine.

Verdict
Delicate yet generous, this Negroamaro delivers classic Southern Italian charm in a polished, affordable style. Perfect as a casual daily sipper, but with enough nuance to satisfy wine enthusiasts. — a month ago

David Valenti

8.9

Amazing concentrate of red and dark fruits with wood, vanilla and mocha flavours. Fresh, thick, greasy and juicy on the palate. — 4 years ago

Brandi Bratek

9.0

Really enjoyed this wine full of juicy red fruits. Smooth and paired nicely with cheese and cured meats. — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Cantele – Chardonnay Puglia IGP 2023
Puglia, Southern Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A 100% Chardonnay crafted in the IGP Puglia classification, showcasing the warmth and sun-drenched terroir of Southern Italy. A modern and clean style, made with grapes grown in limestone-rich soils that retain freshness while allowing for generous ripeness.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh aromas of yellow apple, pear, and tropical hints with delicate floral undertones. On the palate, notes of ripe peach, citrus zest, and melon combine with subtle hints of almond and white flowers.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a smooth, rounded texture. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaning toward a fruit-driven profile rather than oak influence.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and varietal purity. No heavy oak treatment—keeping the wine expressive, straightforward, and regionally authentic.

Food Pairing
Excellent with seafood pasta, grilled vegetables, caprese salad, and light chicken dishes. Also perfect as a casual aperitif.

Verdict
An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay from Southern Italy that balances freshness and easy drinkability. A great daily sipper at a very reasonable price point, showing that Puglia delivers solid value whites alongside its well-known reds. — a month ago

Marcus O

9.0

This was quite good! — 4 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.1

Really big and luscious. Reminiscent of some of the best Paso Zins. — 6 years ago