Smooth, ripe and generously fruit-driven with dark berries, spice and soft Mediterranean warmth. A modern Southern Italian Primitivo with broad appeal and easy drinkability.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Blackberry, plum, cherry jam, sweet spice and cocoa with soft velvety tannins
🍽️ Food Pairings: Pizza, grilled meats, pasta, burgers, barbecue dishes
🌡️ Serve at: 16–18°C
🍾 Grape: Primitivo | Region: Salento, Puglia, Italy | Vintage: 2021
Tasting Experience
Colour
Deep ruby red with purple reflections.
Aroma & Palate
Ripe aromas of blackberry, plum and dark cherry are layered with hints of sweet spice and soft cocoa. The palate is round, smooth and fruit-forward, offering generous texture balanced by freshness and soft tannins.
Body
Medium to full-bodied with warm Southern Italian character.
Finish
Velvety and lingering with ripe dark fruit and spice.
Why This Wine Matters
Produced in the heart of Salento, Puglia, Pepe Nero reflects the naturally rich and approachable personality of Primitivo. Cignomoro’s modern winemaking style focuses on balance, softness and drinkability, creating a versatile red suited for both casual dining and richer dishes.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Pizza
- Burgers
- Barbecue meats
- Tomato-based pasta
Singapore / Regional
- Satay
- Black pepper beef
- Roast meats
- Chargrilled dishes
Technical Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape Variety | 100% Primitivo |
| Region | Salento, Puglia, Italy |
| Producer | Cignomoro |
| Colour | Deep ruby |
| Aroma | Blackberry, plum, spice |
| Palate | Smooth, ripe, fruit-forward |
| Body | Medium to full-bodied |
| Acidity | Balanced |
| Tannins | Soft |
| Serving Temperature | 16–18°C |
| Aging Potential | 3–5 years |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
Southern Italian warmth in a smooth, modern expression.