Lungarotti Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Rosso Riserva - 2018

Only a few bottles remaining in Australia

Right from the start, the flavour is powerful with great concentration and releases a clear hint of red jam, closing in a finish with particularly persistent tannins.

Intense ruby red colour with violet nuances. Elegant and complex, it recalls hints of sour cherries and violets, with refined woody notes (cocoa and coffee); the finish is spicy, with pepper and cloves. Warm and velvety, with a solid structure and complex, slightly balsamic fruitiness.

Best Served with: Dishes of refined international cuisine, fillet with pepper and mustard, black truffles, roast beef with wasabi, and aged cheeses.

Produced only in the best vintages, the aging Potential is up to 50 years

Serving Temperature: 16 - 18°C

Area of Production: Torgiano, Umbria

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

Aged in fine-grained oak barriques and barrels for about 12 months and a further 5 years aging in bottle.

Given the long stay in the bottle, decanting is recommended in order to fully appreciate its roundness and elegance; if kept in the proper conditions, its lifespan can easily surpass 50 years.

This wine is a special selection of Rubesco from the Monticchio vineyard ever since its first harvest in 1964, this is Lungarotti’s flagship wine all over the world. Considered one of Italy’s best red wines, it truly epitomizes Umbria, its rolling hills and its people, with a unique balance between strength and elegance.

Awards:

• Gentleman magazine - 100 Best Italian Wines: Podium
• I Miglori Vini: 99/100
• Bibenda: 5 bunches

Rubesco is a Lungarotti trademark deriving from the Latin verb “rubescere”, to blush (with joy).

This particular selection of Rubesco from its first harvest in 1964 from Vigna Monticchio is the flagship wine of Lungarotti in the world. Considered among the best Italian reds, this wine is a deep expression of Umbria, its hills, and its people with a unique balance between power and elegance.

The Vigna Rubesco stands out for its robust and complex character. It is primarily produced from Sangiovese grapes, with a small addition of Canaiolo, which give the wine a unique aromatic profile and solid structure. The winemaking process follows traditional methods, with a long maceration of the skins and subsequent aging in oak barrels, enriching the wine with aromas of vanilla and sweet spices.

As early as the 18th century, the Lungarotti family was producing wine and oil in the Middle Tiber Valley. The experience and dedication of Lungarotti in producing high-quality wines are fully represented in this Torgiano Rosso Riserva. It is a wine that continues to evolve and captivate, suitable for connoisseurs who seek history, terroir, and craftsmanship in a wine.