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Cantine San Marzano Salento 'Il Pumo' Primitivo 2025
Vintage Character
Cantine San Marzano Salento 'Il Pumo' Primitivo 2025 is an IGP Salento red from Puglia, crafted from Primitivo grown in the warm, sun-filled vineyards of the Salento peninsula. The 2025 vintage is expected to show the generous, fruit-forward character that makes Primitivo from this area so appealing, with southern heat supporting full ripeness and supple texture; in this style, that translates into immediate charm and strong value for money. Salento’s low-lying, Mediterranean landscape, moderated by sea breezes from both the Ionian and Adriatic sides, helps preserve freshness beneath the region’s naturally rich, ripe fruit profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it offers ripe black plum, black cherry and blueberry, with floral touches, a hint of Mediterranean herbs and light spice. The palate is smooth and medium- to full-bodied, carrying juicy dark fruit, soft tannins and a rounded texture that keeps the wine accessible, while notes of liquorice and sweet spice add depth through a clean, easy finish. It pairs especially well with grilled lamb cutlets, baked eggplant parmigiana, or barbecued pork ribs.
Winery Background
Cantine San Marzano was founded in 1962 by 19 growers and has become one of Puglia’s best-known cooperatives, recognized for combining regional identity with polished, reliable winemaking. The estate works closely with a large network of local growers, many tending traditional bush-trained vines, to capture the warmth and authenticity of southern Italian varieties. For Il Pumo, the cellar approach emphasizes stainless-steel vinification to preserve fresh varietal fruit rather than heavy oak influence, creating a benchmark expression of modern, approachable Salento Primitivo.
Cantine San Marzano Salento 'Il Pumo' Primitivo 2025 is an IGP Salento red from Puglia, crafted from Primitivo grown in the warm, sun-filled vineyards of the Salento peninsula. The 2025 vintage is expected to show the generous, fruit-forward character that makes Primitivo from this area so appealing, with southern heat supporting full ripeness and supple texture; in this style, that translates into immediate charm and strong value for money. Salento’s low-lying, Mediterranean landscape, moderated by sea breezes from both the Ionian and Adriatic sides, helps preserve freshness beneath the region’s naturally rich, ripe fruit profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it offers ripe black plum, black cherry and blueberry, with floral touches, a hint of Mediterranean herbs and light spice. The palate is smooth and medium- to full-bodied, carrying juicy dark fruit, soft tannins and a rounded texture that keeps the wine accessible, while notes of liquorice and sweet spice add depth through a clean, easy finish. It pairs especially well with grilled lamb cutlets, baked eggplant parmigiana, or barbecued pork ribs.
Winery Background
Cantine San Marzano was founded in 1962 by 19 growers and has become one of Puglia’s best-known cooperatives, recognized for combining regional identity with polished, reliable winemaking. The estate works closely with a large network of local growers, many tending traditional bush-trained vines, to capture the warmth and authenticity of southern Italian varieties. For Il Pumo, the cellar approach emphasizes stainless-steel vinification to preserve fresh varietal fruit rather than heavy oak influence, creating a benchmark expression of modern, approachable Salento Primitivo.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryCantine San Marzano
Grape VarietiesPrimitivo
WinemakerDavide Ragusa and Caterina Bellanova
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionPuglia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSalento
Alcohol Level13.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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