Lungarotti
Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2019
| Denomination | Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In oak casks and small oak barrels for about 12 months and, after light filtration, 4 years in the bottle. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2019 |
| Color | Intense ruby red, with violet nuances. |
| Perfume | Elegant and complex, reminiscent of sour cherry and violet; delicate hints of violet and refined woody scents (cocoa, coffee); spicy finish of pepper and cloves |
| Taste | Warm attack and consistent structure, complex and slightly balsamic fruit; lively and pleasantly fresh acidity, intriguing tannins, long finish with a spicy finish. |
| History | Rubesco is a fancy brand name, derived from the Latin verb rubescere, to blush: therefore a joyful meaning. |
| Pairings | Plates of fine international cuisine, pepper steak, roast and braised red meats, aged cheeses. |
| Region | Umbria |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red from Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Lungarotti. 100% Sangiovese, 2019 vintage. A wine that represents the history of Umbria, a tribute to Italian winemaking tradition and excellence. Rubesco is a fictional brand, deriving from the Latin verb rubescere, to blush: therefore, a joyful meaning. Elegant and complex, it recalls sour cherry and violet; delicate hints of violet and refined woody notes (cocoa, coffee); a spicy finish of pepper and cloves. Intense ruby red with purple hues. Warm and consistent in structure, complex and slightly balsamic fruit; lively and pleasantly fresh acidity, intriguing tannins, a long finish with a spicy finish.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
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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2019
99/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Vincenzo Pepe (consulenti Christophe Ollivier e Lorenzo Landi)
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 250
| Name | Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Lungarotti |
| Story | Rubesco is a fancy brand name, derived from the Latin verb rubescere, to blush: therefore a joyful meaning. |
| Origin | Torgiano (PG) |
| Climate | Hillside at 300 m. a.s.l. facing west. |
| Soil composition | The Monticchio Vineyard is located on the hill of Brufa; characterised by considerable pedological variability; clayey fringes alternate with sandy fringes, the latter being more frequent in the medium-low hills. |
| Cultivation system | Double spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4.500 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days. |
| Aging | In oak casks and small oak barrels for about 12 months and, after light filtration, 4 years in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |