Lungarotti
Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Torgiano Rosso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In oak barrels and small casks for about 12 months and, after light filtration, 4 years in bottle. |
- Name and grape: Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, vintage 2020
- Aromas: notes of morello cherry, violet, cocoa and coffee, with a finish of pepper and cloves
- Ageing: 12 months in oak and 4 years in bottle after fermentation in steel.
- Taste: enveloping structure, lively acidity, silky tannins and long persistence.
- Pairings: ideal with braised meats and game. Serve at 16-18°C after one hour of decanting.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio by Lungarotti is a prestigious red wine from Umbria, made entirely from Sangiovese grapes. This wine best expresses the essence of the Torgiano Rosso Riserva denomination, standing out for its solid structure and full body, perfectly balanced with vibrant acidity and silky tannins. The bouquet reveals aromas of black cherry, small red fruits and violet, which fade into elegant mineral and balsamic notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, enriched by hints of cocoa and coffee, with a spicy and persistent finish evoking pepper and cloves.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Umbria, in the municipality of Torgiano, within the historic Vigna Monticchio vineyard located on the Brufa hill. The rows benefit from an altitude of about three hundred metres and a west-facing exposure, immersed in a ventilated climate that encourages slow and optimal ripening of the bunches. The soil, of lacustrine origin, has a clay-sandy composition with marked pedological variability. This particular soil structure enhances the wine's aromatic intensity, giving the sip a distinctive freshness and a deep, well-defined tannic texture.
How it is produced
Production begins with a selection of bunches harvested in October. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for fifteen to twenty days, an essential phase for extracting colour and structure. The wine then matures for twelve months in oak barrels and casks, integrating the wood notes and balancing the acidic and tannic structure. After a light filtration, the process is completed with a prolonged bottle ageing lasting four years. This rigorous process ensures extraordinary aromatic complexity and an extremely long ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
A true expression of Umbria, the prestigious Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG by Lungarotti celebrates Italian wine excellence. The name derives from the Latin verb “rubescere”, a reference to the joyful blushing of those who taste this masterpiece born in the historic cru Vigna Monticchio. Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, the wine rests for twelve months in oak before completing its journey with a meticulous bottle ageing of four years, thus acquiring an enviable aromatic complexity. The multi-award-winning 2020 vintage boasts 95 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
95/100
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:
18 - 20 °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 Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Lungarotti |
| Story | History and Curiosities A true expression of Umbria, the prestigious Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG by Lungarotti celebrates Italian wine excellence. The name derives from the Latin verb "rubescere", a reference to the joyful blushing of those who taste this masterpiece born in the historic cru Vigna Monticchio. Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, the wine rests for twelve months in oak before completing its journey with a meticulous bottle ageing of four years, thus acquiring an enviable aromatic complexity. The multi-award-winning 2020 vintage boasts 95 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Vigna Monticchio, collina di Brufa, Torgiano (Perugia), Umbria, Italia |
| Climate | Hill at 300 m a.s.l., facing west |
| Soil composition | Clay-sandy soils of lacustrine origin, with considerable pedological variability and alternating clay and sandy fringes (more frequent in the lower-middle hills). |
| Cultivation system | Double spur cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days; ageing for about 12 months in oak barrels and casks, light filtration and 4 years in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days; ageing for about 12 months in oak barrels and small casks, light filtration and 4 years in bottle. |
| Aging | In oak barrels and small casks for about 12 months and, after light filtration, 4 years in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |