Lungarotti
Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio
Sangiovese from Umbria, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Lungarotti
Centered upon the lush Apennine Range in the center if the Italian peninsula, Umbria is one of the few completely landlocked regions in Italy. It’s star red grape variety, Sagrantino, finds its mecca around the striking, hilltop village of Montefalco. The resulting wine, Sagrantino di Montefalco, is an age-worthy, brawny, brambly red, bursting with jammy, blackberry fruit and earthy, pine forest aromas. By law this classified wine has to be aged over three years before it can be released from the winery and Sagrantino often needs a good 5-10 more years in bottle before it reaches its peak. Incidentally these wines often fall under the radar in the scene of high-end, age-begging, Italian reds, giving them an almost cult-classic appeal. They are undoubtedly worth the wait!
Description
Intense ruby red, garnet-colored inclusions. Delicate bouquet of beautiful ripeness, reminiscent of sour cherries and plums, underlaid with a refined roasted tone (mocha, milk chocolate); soft, flowing prelude, replaced by red-fruity aromas and balsamic notes, with a strong structure and astonishing complexity; the tannins are elegant and well ripe; spicy and slightly fresh finish.
Food Pairing
Dishes of refined international cuisine, fillet with pepper and Japanese mustard, squab with black truffles, roast beef with wasabi, Peking duck, guinea hen “alla ghiotta”, aged cheeses,