Bongiorno Don Pepe Italian Liqueur 70 cl 28%

In 2015, Vincenzo Bongiorno set out to honour his father and ended up creating a liqueur that honours all of Sicily instead: Don Pepé, built on the island's iconic blood oranges and a personal recipe found nowhere else.

Expert's Description

Bongiorno Don Pepé is a Sicilian fruit liqueur at 28% ABV created by Vincenzo Bongiorno in 2015 as a personal tribute to his father.

The liqueur is built on the peel of iconic Sicilian blood oranges and a range of natural ingredients that together create a deep, aromatic and characterful taste experience. The colour is naturally ruby red, and the nose opens with warm citrus aromas, light spice and a discreet sweetness.

Taste

The palate is full and lively with clear notes of blood orange, a mild bitterness from the peel and a rounded sweetness that gives the liqueur its characteristic balance. Its fiery, aromatic profile gives Don Pepé both soul and edge, and the finish is warm and citrus-driven.

Specifications

Name: Bongiorno Don Pepé
Producer: Bongiorno
Region/Country: Sicily, Italy
Type: Sicilian Fruit Liqueur (Blood Orange Liqueur)
Main Ingredients/Flavorings: Sicilian blood oranges
ABV: 28%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 8001305332140
Serving Suggestion: Don Pepé & Tonic: 5 cl Don Pepé, ice, tonic and fresh mint leaves. Don Pepé Spritz: 3 cl Don Pepé topped with Prosecco and a slice of blood orange

Taste Profile

Full-Bodied · Blood Orange · Lightly Bitter · Aromatic

Did You Know?

The name "Don Pepé" is a personal tribute from founder Vincenzo Bongiorno to his father, making it one of the most personal stories behind any Italian liqueur on the shelf.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bongiorno Don Pepé

What does Bongiorno Don Pepé taste like?

It is full-bodied and citrus-driven with clear blood orange flavour, mild bitterness from the peel and a rounded sweetness.

How is Bongiorno Don Pepé best served?

Ice-cold over ice for a clean citrus experience, or in cocktails such as Don Pepé & Tonic or Don Pepé Spritz.

What is the story behind Don Pepé?

It was created by Vincenzo Bongiorno in 2015 as a personal tribute to his father and is built on Sicilian blood oranges.

Can Bongiorno Don Pepé be used in cocktails?

Yes, it suits drinks such as Don Pepé & Tonic, Don Pepé Spritz and Don Pepé Energy with Red Bull. Bongiorno also makes a Limoncello – see Bongiorno Limoncello here.

Why is Bongiorno Don Pepé ruby red?

The colour comes naturally from the peel of the Sicilian blood oranges, which is the liqueur's main ingredient.