Lungarotti
Aurente Chardonnay di Torgiano 2024
| Denomination | DOC Torgiano - Chardonnay di torgiano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Grechetto |
| Aging | Fermented entirely in barriques, where it remains for 6 months on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; this is followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 8 months of bottle ageing (8–12 months before commercialisation). |
- Type and grapes: Still white wine Torgiano DOC made from Chardonnay and Grechetto
- Aromas and flavour: Notes of exotic fruit, banana and sage; persistent finish with a slight bitter note
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, cryomaceration and fermentation in wood without malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: Six months on the lees with bâtonnage, then in stainless steel followed by resting in the bottle
- Origin: Brufa, Torgiano (Umbria); 12.5% vol; 15,000 bottles per year
Description
Wine Type
Aurente Chardonnay di Torgiano, by Lungarotti, is a still white wine from Umbria born from a carefully curated blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto. Produced under the Torgiano Denominazione di Origine Controllata and fermented in oak barrels, it reveals a broad olfactory profile where tropical fruit and sage stand out, accompanied by delicate woody notes. On the palate, it shows remarkable structure and smoothness, balanced by a lively acidic tension. The tasting concludes with a persistent fruity finish, enhanced by a slightly bitter touch that lends dynamism to every sip.
Origin
The grapes grow on the slopes of Brufa, in the Umbrian territory of Torgiano. The vineyards are located on mid-slope hills, rooted in loose, sandy soils resting on deep limestone layers—essential conditions for fostering high quality and a distinct acidity. Agronomic management maintains strictly limited yields to enhance the fruit's properties. The rows are trained using double Guyot for the Grechetto and double spurred cordon for the Chardonnay, supporting perfect aromatic ripening.
Production Process
The process begins with a meticulous manual harvest, followed by very soft pressing and a brief cryomaceration. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature, avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve a fresh and linear character. The wine then matures on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage, acquiring further complexity before being transferred to stainless steel tanks. The cycle is completed with a final resting period aimed at stabilising its expressive richness.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1962, the Lungarotti winery has brought prestige to the Torgiano DOC, enhancing the invaluable Umbrian terroir of the Brufa slopes. The name Aurente celebrates the intense golden hues of this prestigious white wine, created to combine the elegance of Chardonnay with the distinct identity of Grechetto. With a limited production of only 15,000 bottles per year, this label represents an exclusive expression of the region. The numerous awards received reward a family passion capable of offering the most demanding palates true oenological excellence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Vincenzo Pepe (consulenti Christophe Ollivier e Lorenzo Landi)
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 250
| Name | Lungarotti Aurente Chardonnay di Torgiano 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Torgiano DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Grechetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Lungarotti |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1962, the Lungarotti winery has brought prestige to the Torgiano DOC, enhancing the invaluable Umbrian terroir of the Brufa slopes. The name Aurente celebrates the intense golden hues of this prestigious white wine, created to combine the elegance of Chardonnay with the distinct identity of Grechetto. With a limited production of only 15,000 bottles per year, this label represents an exclusive expression of the region. The numerous awards received reward a family passion capable of offering the most demanding palates true oenological excellence. |
| Origin | Slopes of Brufa, in the territory of Torgiano (Perugia), Umbria, Italy |
| Soil composition | Mid-hillside soil, predominantly loose and sandy, over fairly deep calcareous layers. |
| Cultivation system | Double Guyot for Grechetto; double spurred cordon for Chardonnay. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/ha (approximately 55 hl/ha) |
| Harvest | Late August - early September |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 19°C |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; very gentle pressing; short cold maceration; fermentation in French Allier oak barriques at a controlled temperature (18–19°C), without malolactic fermentation; ageing on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; followed by transfer to stainless steel tanks and bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting; very gentle pressing; short cryomaceration; fermentation in Allier French oak barriques at a controlled temperature (18–19°C); no malolactic fermentation; ageing on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; followed by transfer to stainless steel tanks and ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | Fermented entirely in barriques, where it remains for 6 months on the fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; this is followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 8 months of bottle ageing (8–12 months before commercialisation). |
| Total acidity | 6.43 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.56 gr/L |
| Year production | 15000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |