Lungarotti
Rosso di Torgiano Rubesco 2022
| Denomination | DOC Torgiano - Rosso di torgiano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino |
| Aging | 1 year in barrel and 1 year in bottle after light filtration |
- Grape varieties and style: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino; still red wine with a full and elegant profile
- Ageing: 12 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle; gentle filtration
- Aromas: notes of red fruit jam and violet, with hints of pepper, cinnamon and tobacco
- On the palate: robust structure, lively acidity, well-balanced tannins, fruity and mineral finish
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour; temperature 16-18 °C; ideal with steak, lasagne and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lungarotti Rubesco Rosso di Torgiano is a red wine from Umbria, created from a blend of Sangiovese and Colorino. It displays a deep ruby colour with violet highlights. Its aromatic profile stands out for a delicate yet intense bouquet, characterised by notes of red jam, violet, pepper, cinnamon and tobacco. On the palate, it reveals a solid structure and remarkable concentration, balanced by a fresh acidity. The tannins are austere and well-balanced, leading to a fruity finish enriched with pleasant mineral nuances.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Rosso di Torgiano area, in the heart of Umbria. The vines take root in medium-textured soil, which tends to be looser on the higher hillsides. The calcareous subsoil is essential for imparting robustness and mineral hints. The Lungarotti winery manages the vineyards with a strict organic and sustainable approach, using the double cordon spur training system to ensure the excellent quality of the grapes during ripening.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October. The grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a fifteen-day maceration on the skins, which is essential for extracting colour and substance. This is followed by maturation in barrels for one year, a period that helps to round out the tannic texture. After a light filtration, the process concludes with a further year of bottle ageing, a crucial step to achieve perfect balance of flavour before release.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1962, the Lungarotti winery celebrates Umbrian tradition with Rubesco, whose name comes from the Latin “rubescere”, meaning to blush with joy. This historic estate, passionately run by generations of women, adopts strict organic and sustainable viticulture. The label pays tribute to the region by reproducing a bas-relief of the grape harvest taken from the famous Fontana Maggiore of Perugia from the 13th century, elevating each bottle to a true cultural icon.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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:
05 - 10 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 Rosso di Torgiano Rubesco 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Torgiano DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Lungarotti |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1962, the Lungarotti winery celebrates Umbrian tradition with Rubesco, whose name comes from the Latin "rubescere", meaning to blush with joy. This historic estate, passionately run by generations of women, adopts strict organic and sustainable viticulture. The label pays tribute to the region by reproducing a bas-relief of the grape harvest taken from the famous Fontana Maggiore of Perugia from the 13th century, elevating each bottle to a true cultural icon. |
| Origin | Torgiano (PG) |
| Soil composition | Terreno di medio impasto, più sciolto in alta collina, di media profondità, con buona struttura e sottosuolo calcareo |
| Cultivation system | Double spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000-5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Between late September and early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 15 days; ageing for 1 year in barrel and 1 year in bottle; light filtration |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (26°C) with maceration on the skins for 15 days; aged for 1 year in barrel and 1 year in bottle after light filtration. |
| Aging | 1 year in barrel and 1 year in bottle after light filtration |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |