Cantine Menhir Salento

When contemporary style seamlessly blends with ancient tradition, and one man's dream is nourished with an extraordinary passion and modern vision, the wine of Cantine Menhir Salento comes to life.

Gaetano Marangelli, along with his brother, Vito Angelo, natives of Puglia, have seen this dream come to fruition in an unusually short time.

In 2000, he began making wines through artisan processes that respect the time-honored traditions of locale winemaking, while experimenting with unfamiliar varietals and exploring new ways to emphasize the uniqueness of Puglia's grapes, fertile soil, and vineyards. The result is harmonious, balanced, yet uniquely powerful wine. The wines have received numerous national and international awards and are distributed in thirty countries around the world.

Cantine Menhir Salento currently has 10 hectares of vineyard in the fertile coastal region of Laghi Alimini. One part of the vineyard is home to ancient Primitivo vines more than 80 years old, while the other is comprised of new vines including Fiano Minutolo, Aleatico, Malvasia Nera, Susumaniello, and Negroamaro.

The Winery is situated in the heart of the historical center of Minervino di Lecce 

Although the food is exceptional, the primary focus remains the integrity of the wine. Cantine Menhir Salento has come this far due to its dedication to authenticity and commitment to superior quality.

Cantine Menhirs's philosophy is that amazing wine should be affordable to everyone, a universal language engaging friends in conversation and uniting people across continents and cultures.