Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2018

Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2018

Lungarotti, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Sangiovese

HK$ 426.00
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Umbria - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2018
Cantina Lungarotti's Torgiano Rubesco Riserva DOCG is one of the jewels in the crown of the winery, founded in the 1960s by owner Giorgio, now run with passion by his daughters Chiara and Teresa, together with his wife Maria Grazia. The nectar is produced in Umbria, in the Monticchio Vineyard, located on the Brufa hill. The territory has lacustrine origins and is characterised by sandy and clayey fringes.

Colour

Intense ruby ​​red with violet hues.

Bouquet

Elegant and complex, reminiscent of black cherry and violet; delicate hints of violets and hints of fine wood (cocoa, caffee); spicy finish of pepper and cloves.

Flavour

Attack warm and consistent in structure, complex fruit and slightly balsamic; lively acidity and pleasantly cool, intriguing tannins, long finish and the closure spicy.

Pairing

Plates of fine international cuisine, pepper steak, roast and braised red meats, aged cheeses.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2018
Type Red green still
Classification DOCG Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Umbria
History Rubesco is fancy brand, derived from the latin verb rubescere, blushing: a significance so joyful.
Origin Torgiano (PG).
Climate Hill 300 m. a.s.l. facing west .
Soil composition Vigna Monticchio is located on the hill of Brufa; characterized by a considerable variability in soil; layered fringe with sandy clay, the latter being more frequent in the lower-middle hill.
Cultivation system Double cordon.
No. plants per hectare 4,500 plants/ha.
Yield per hectare 6,000kg/h.
Harvest October.
Fermentation period 15-20 days
Vinification Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days.
Ageing In barrels and oak barrels for about 12 months and, after a light filtration, 4 years in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Plates of fine international cuisine, pepper steak, roast and braised red meats, aged cheeses.
On offer Price Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Riserva 2018 HK$ 426.00 

Official awards

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Vintage

Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2018
xtraWine
96/100 
2018
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2019
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2019
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2016
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2015
James Suckling
93/100 
2015
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2015
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2015
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2014
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2013
James Suckling
94/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2011
James Suckling
95/100 
2010
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2008
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2007
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2006
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