Lungarotti
L'Um Rosso 2022
| Denomination | IGT Umbria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Aging | 8-10 months in barriques, followed by bottle ageing before commercialisation |
- Origin: Still red wine Umbria IGT produced in Torgiano, Umbria
- Grapes and vintage: Blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, harvested in 2022, 14% vol
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 26°C with racking after 18 days
- Ageing and taste: Matured for 8-10 months in barrique; fresh, balanced tannins, persistent finish
- Aromas and pairings: Notes of morello cherry, sour cherry and cocoa; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Um Rosso by Lungarotti is a wine with a brilliant colour and violet hues. This blend combines the solid structure of Merlot with the liveliness of Sangiovese. On the nose, it releases notes of marasca cherry and morello cherry, enriched by hints of preserved fruit, coffee and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a soft texture, supported by fresh acidity and harmonious tannins, finishing with a long, fruity aftertaste. A warm and well-orchestrated sip, ideal for accompanying game and flavoursome mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in Umbria, in the Torgiano area. The vineyards are cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, aiming for balanced growth. The terroir plays a fundamental role: the medium-textured soils, deep and clayey, give vigour to the Merlot, while the looser soils enhance the freshness of the Sangiovese. This careful agronomic management encourages a clear aromatic definition of the fruit already in the vineyard, fully respecting the vocation of the local landscape.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place in September to preserve the maximum aromatic purity of the grapes. In the winery, fermentation in steel occurs at a controlled temperature, accompanied by a brief maceration on the skins and daily pump-overs. After eighteen days, racking is carried out. Maturation in barrels lasts about ten months, giving the wine depth. This is followed by a further period of rest which definitively harmonises every structural component before consumption.
History and Curiosities
Um Rosso celebrates the deep bond of the Lungarotti family with Umbria, combining their initials in a name with a strong sense of identity. This wine captivates from the very first glance thanks to its label depicting a Satyr, an artwork taken from an eighteenth-century drawing by Gilles de Ville, now kept at the Wine Museum in Torgiano. A true tribute to the winery's cultural vocation, it has managed to win over the most discerning palates and international critics, as demonstrated by the excellent score of 90/100 awarded by James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Vincenzo Pepe (consulenti Christophe Ollivier e Lorenzo Landi)
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 250
| Name | Lungarotti L'Um Rosso 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Umbria IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Lungarotti |
| Story | History and Curiosities Um Rosso celebrates the deep bond of the Lungarotti family with Umbria, combining their initials in a name with a strong sense of identity. This wine captivates from the very first glance thanks to its label depicting a Satyr, an artwork taken from an eighteenth-century drawing by Gilles de Ville, now kept at the Wine Museum in Torgiano. A true tribute to the winery's cultural vocation, it has managed to win over the most discerning palates and international critics, as demonstrated by the excellent score of 90/100 awarded by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Torgiano (PG) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured, deep and tending towards clay for the Merlot vineyards, looser for the Sangiovese vineyards. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000-5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 9,500 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Between mid and late September |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 18 days |
| Production technique | Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature (26 °C) with brief maceration, daily pump-overs and racking after 18 days; aged for 8 0 months in barrique and then in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (26°C) with brief maceration, daily pump-overs and racking after 18 days; aged for 8 0 months in barriques and then in bottle before release. |
| Aging | 8 0 months in barriques, followed by bottle ageing before commercialisation |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |