Product Summary

Puglia Pop Luminaria Primitivo di Manduria 2021 is a rich and expressive red crafted from 100% Primitivo grown in the historic vineyards of Manduria, one of Italy's most prestigious regions for the variety. Sourced from 60-year-old Alberello-trained vines, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts before spending one month on skins to maximise colour, flavour and structure. The wine is then matured for four months in stainless steel followed by six months in French and American oak barriques, creating a Primitivo of remarkable depth, elegance and balance.

🍷 Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe blackberry, mulberry and black cherry are layered with cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco and freshly roasted coffee. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, revealing concentrated dark fruit, supple tannins and beautifully integrated vanilla from oak maturation. Rich yet balanced, the wine finishes long with warming spice and lingering savoury complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairings: Slow-roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef cheeks, aged Pecorino, mushroom risotto, grilled portobello mushrooms, beef rendang and roast duck.

🌡️ Serve at: 16°C

🍇 Grape: 100% Primitivo | Region: Manduria, Puglia, Italy | Alcohol:  14.5%

Tasting Experience

Colour

Deep ruby red with rich mulberry reflections, indicating excellent concentration from mature vineyards.

Aroma & Palate

The bouquet opens with ripe blackberry, black cherry and mulberry before revealing layers of cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco and freshly roasted coffee. Indigenous yeast fermentation preserves the wine's authentic varietal character, while extended skin contact builds depth and structure. Maturation in French and American oak barriques contributes notes of vanilla and sweet spice without overpowering the fruit. The palate is generous, velvety and beautifully balanced, combining concentrated dark fruit with refined tannins and vibrant freshness.

Body

Full-bodied with silky tannins, excellent concentration and a luxurious texture.

Finish

Long and persistent with dark berries, cocoa, warm baking spices and elegant oak lingering on the palate.

Why This Wine Matters

Primitivo di Manduria is regarded as the benchmark expression of Primitivo, where the region's warm Mediterranean climate, limestone-rich soils and old Alberello vineyards produce wines of exceptional concentration and complexity.

Luminaria reflects this heritage through fruit sourced from 60-year-old vines, whose naturally low yields produce grapes with remarkable intensity. Rather than relying on excessive oak or over-extraction, the winemaking focuses on preserving the richness of the fruit while adding texture and elegance through careful maturation. The result is a wine that captures the generosity of Southern Italy while remaining refined, balanced and unmistakably expressive of Manduria.

Food Pairings

International

• Slow-roasted lamb
• Grilled ribeye steak
• Braised beef cheeks
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Aged Pecorino

Vegetarian

• Grilled portobello mushrooms
• Truffle pasta
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables
• Aubergine Parmigiana

Singapore & Regional

• Beef rendang
• Roast duck
• Black pepper beef
• Lamb shank curry

Technical Details

Closing Line

Luminaria captures the richness and elegance that have made Primitivo di Manduria one of Italy's most celebrated red wines, delivering depth, warmth and remarkable balance from old Alberello vineyards.