Discover the richness of Puglia with Li Veli Montecoco Primitivo 2020, a bold southern Italian red from Cellino San Marco in Brindisi. Made from 100% Primitivo, it delivers ripe dark fruit, generous warmth and smooth structure, making it a natural choice for flavourful dishes, grilled meats and spice-led cuisine.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spice and dried herbs with soft tannins and a generous finish
🍽️ Food Pairings: Grilled meats, lamb, beef, spicy food, tomato-based pasta and hard cheeses
🌡️ Serve at: 16–18°C
🍾 Grape: 100% Primitivo | Region: Cellino San Marco, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy | Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Tasting Experience
Colour
Deep ruby red with youthful purple reflections.
Aroma & Palate
Ripe aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry are layered with sweet spice, dried herbs and a warm Mediterranean character. The palate is rich and generous, showing the natural concentration of Primitivo with soft tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine balanced.
Body
Full-bodied with ripe fruit concentration and smooth tannic texture.
Finish
Long and warming with dark fruit, spice and gentle savoury notes.
Why This Wine Matters
Masseria Li Veli is one of Puglia's respected estates, known for expressing the character of indigenous southern Italian varieties with clarity and polish. Montecoco showcases Primitivo's naturally generous fruit and depth while retaining the food-friendly structure that makes Puglian reds so appealing at the table.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Grilled steak
- Roast lamb
- Spicy sausages
- Pasta with ragù
- Aged hard cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Beef rendang
- Mutton briyani
- Black pepper beef
- Chargrilled satay
- BBQ pork ribs
Technical Details
| Wine | Montecoco Primitivo IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Producer | Masseria Li Veli |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Cellino San Marco, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy |
| Wine Style | Structured & Powerful Red |
| Grape Variety | 100% Primitivo |
| Alcohol | 14.5% ABV |
| Winemaking | Varietal-focused vinification of Primitivo |
| Maturation | Short maturation before release |
| Colour | Deep ruby red |
| Primary Flavours | Black cherry, plum, blackberry |
| Secondary Flavours | Sweet spice, dried herbs, savoury notes |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Wine Body | Full-bodied |
| Dryness | Dry |
| Serving Temperature | 16–18°C |
| Aging Potential | Drink now – 2028 |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A generous Puglian Primitivo that brings warmth, dark fruit and southern Italian character to bold food pairings.