Wine Rubesco Riserva "Vigna Monticchio", Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, 1997
Reviews of purchase Rubesco Riserva "Vigna Monticchio", Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, 1997
Tasting Notes
Wine rich ruby red color with purple reflections.
The wine has a seductive, warm taste with lively acidity, fruit and balsamic notes, intriguing tannins, pleasant freshness and a long finish with spicy nuances.
Sophisticated, elegant aroma of the wine reveals notes of cherry and violet, complemented by spicy nuances of pepper and cloves, delicate hints of wood, coffee and cocoa.
The wine goes well with fine international cuisine, grilled or braised red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Rubesko Riserva "Vigna Montikko" - one of the best wines of Umbria, which is produced only in the best years of harvest and the best traditions of Italian winemaking. It creates only two grape varieties - Sangiovese and Canaiolo grown in a place Montikko at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level. In this case, the wine has a complex, multi-layered bouquet of flavor and aroma, charming tones of black and red berries and warm shades of spices. The name "Rubesko" - blush - here has a different meaning: rejoice and be glad. On the label - bas-relief depicting the harvest and Fontana Maggiore in Perugia, a beautiful fountain thirteenth century.
Harvest to create Rubesco Riserva "Vigna Monticchio" made in several stages, so choose the most ripe bunches. After careful manual sorting berries fall in a juicer, and then sent to the temperature-controlled stainless steel containers, where for 15-20 days passes maceration and fermentation on the skins. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, and then about 4 years ripen in the bottles. Because of its complexity, the wine has tremendous potential exposure: 30-35 years!
Vintage 2007 was awarded the Gold Star of the wine guide "Vini Buoni d'Italia 2013".
Giorgio Lungarotti founded economy Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti in the early 60s, he is one of the devotees of modern high-quality wine. The case is currently Giorgio Lungarotti continue his 2 daughters - Chiara and Teresa. Their desire for new things while respecting the family tradition was the impetus for the development of winemaking in the region as a whole. Thanks to their efforts in 1968 wine area Torgiano (Torgiano) one of the first obtained the status of DOC, and since the harvest of 1983, wines of this region are designated as DOCG. The company is also engaged in the cultivation of Lungarotti olive trees and produces excellent balsamic vinegar.
A huge role in the company plays the wife of Giorgio Lungarotti - Maria Grazia Marchetti, which attaches great importance to the culture of wine consumption and its long history. Thanks to her, in 1974, the company opened Lungarotti Wine Museum, which is located in the palace of the XVII century, and in 2000 the Museum was opened olive oil.
In the possession of the family Lungarotti are 260 hectares of vineyards, of which 40 hectares are located in Torgiano and 20 hectares in Montefalco. The cultivation of the vine used advanced techniques and strict limitation of productivity, as well as respect for the environment.