Aurente 2004

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (90%), Grechetto (10%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Aurente shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, toasted and hazelnut followed by aromas of apple, plum, yeast, vanilla, pineapple, litchi, grapefruit, mineral and praline. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and grapefruit. A well made wine. Aurente ages for 7 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, White roasted meat, Fish and mushrooms soups

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

Aurente 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (90%), Grechetto (10%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Aurente shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of banana, toasted wood and hazelnut followed by aromas of acacia, apple, pear, vanilla, plum, praline, grapefruit, butter and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum, grapefruit and hazelnut. Aurente ferments and ages in barrique for 6 months followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Pasta with meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2009

Aurente 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (90%), Grechetto (10%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Aurente shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of banana, grapefruit and apple followed by aromas of pear, plum, hawthorn, vanilla, praline, hazelnut, butter and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and grapefruit. Aurente ages in barrique for 6 months followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Pasta with meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

March 2011

Aurente 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (90%), Grechetto (10%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, apple and pear followed by aromas of plum, vanilla, acacia, hawthorn, praline, broom, butter, citrus fruits, hazelnut and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, plum and apple. Fermentation and aging in barrique for 6 months, 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms and meat, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

September 2014

Castel Grifone 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Castel Grifone shows a brilliant salmon pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, plum and cyclamen. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. Castel Grifone ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Meat appetizers, Cold cuts, Pasta with meat, Broiled fish, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

May 2009

Giubilante 2003

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Giubilante shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, violet, carob and black pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Giubilante ages for 8 months in barrique followed by one year of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

Giubilante 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Giubilante shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Giubilante ages for 8 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat with barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Giubilante 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and blueberry followed by aromas of plum, violet, carob and vanilla. Good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, black currant and blueberry. 8 months in barrique, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

IlBio 2018

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of blackberry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, carob, blueberry, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, resin and vanilla. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. 10 months in cask, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2021

L'U Bianco 2013

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Vermentino (85%), Chardonnay (15%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense greenish yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of peach, hawthorn and apple followed by aromas of plum, citrus fruits, broom and almond. Good correspondence to the nose, crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. Persistent finish with flavors of peach, apple and plum. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Crustacean and vegetable appetizers, Risotto with crustaceans, Legumes soups, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

September 2014

L'U Rosso 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese, Merlot, Other Grapes
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas, starts with hints of black cherry, blueberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, raspberry, cyclamen, vanilla and black currant. Good correspondence to the nose, properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Stuffed pasta, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Nero (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of bread crust and hazelnut followed by aromas of hawthorn, apple, yeast, plum, nougat and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, grapefruit and hazelnut. Lungarotti Brut is produced with the classic method and ages in the bottle on its lees for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Risotto with fish and crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

August 2006

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico 2004

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Nero (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of bread crust, hazelnut and banana followed by aromas of acacia, yeast, apple, plum and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and hazelnut. Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico referments in bottle on its lees for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustacean and fish appetizers, Risotto with crustaceans, Vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

May 2009

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico 2005

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Nero (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, plum and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, pear, praline, yeast and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and apple. Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico referments in bottle for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustacean and fish appetizers, Risotto with crustaceans, Vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

March 2011

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Nero (50%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, plum and bread crust followed by aromas of apple, pear, yeast, praline and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico referments in bottle on its lees for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustacean and fish appetizers, Risotto with crustaceans, Vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

November 2013

Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico 2011

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Nero (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of pear, bread crust, praline, yeast and hawthorn. Effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and plum. Refermented in bottle on its lees for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Crustacean and fish appetizers, Risotto with crustaceans, Vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

February 2015

Montefalco Sagrantino 2003

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, carob, anise, mace and clove. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. This Sagrantino di Montefalco ages in barrique for 12 months followed by 18 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

Montefalco Sagrantino 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Sagrantino di Montefalco shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. This Sagrantino di Montefalco ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 18 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Montefalco Sagrantino 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Sagrantino di Montefalco shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. This Sagrantino di Montefalco ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 18 month of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2012

Montefalco Sagrantino 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of blackberry, plum and violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace, chocolate and menthol. Good correspondence to the nose, tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry. 12 months in barrique, 18 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Montefalco Sagrantino 2016

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby erd, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, chocolate, tobacco, cinchona, mace, vanilla and menthol. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. 12 months in barrique and cask, 2 years in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2021

Montefalco Sagrantino Passito 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of plum, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. This Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 15 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Jam and dried fruit tarts, Piquant cheese

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2010

Montefalco Sagrantino Passito 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, impenetrable to light. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. This Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 15 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Jam and dried tarts, Chocolate tarts, Piquant cheese

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

November 2013

Rosso di Montefalco 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (20%), Sagrantino (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Rosso di Montefalco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant, chocolate and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Rosso di Montefalco ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Rosso di Montefalco 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (75%), Merlot (15%), Sagrantino (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Rosso di Montefalco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, black currant and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. This Rosso di Montefalco ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2012

Rosso di Montefalco 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (25%), Sagrantino (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, blueberry, chocolate and vanilla. Good correspondence to the nose, properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. 12 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Rosso di Montefalco 2011

Lungarotti (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (25%), Sagrantino (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, blueberry, vanilla and chocolate. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. 12 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2015

San Giorgio 2001

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Sangiovese (40%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

San Giorgio shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blueberry, blackberry, menthol, tobacco, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon and pink pepper. The mouth had very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. A well made wine. San Giorgio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 3 years of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

San Giorgio 2003

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Sangiovese (40%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

San Giorgio shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blueberry, cinnamon, cocoa, licorice, tobacco, pink pepper and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. San Giorgio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 36 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2009

San Giorgio 2004

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Sangiovese (40%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

San Giorgio shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, mace, leather, licorice and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry and plum. San Giorgio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 36 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

San Giorgio 2005

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Sangiovese (40%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant. starts with hints of plum, black currant and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, licorice, chocolate, tobacco, leather, mace and eucalyptus. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of plum, black currant and black cherry. 12 months in barrique, at least 36 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Toralco 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), Sagrantino (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Toralco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and black currant followed by aromas of plum, violet, vanilla, blueberry, raspberry, cocoa, black pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant. Toralco ages for 10 months in barrique followed by some months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2009

Toralco 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), Sagrantino (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Toralco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, plum, mace, cocoa, vanilla and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and blackberry. Toralco ages for 10 months in barrique followed by some months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2013

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano 2005

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, apple and hawthorn followed by aromas of almond, broom and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and apple. Torre di Giano Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Crustaceans and vegetables appetizers, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

August 2006

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Torre di Giano Bianco shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of hazelnut, peach and pear. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, peach and plum. Torre di Giano Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Fried fish, Sauteed fish, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

May 2009

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Torre di Giano Bianco shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of apple, broom and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almonds. Torre di Giano Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Vegetable appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish, Eggs

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

March 2011

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2004

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of pear, apple and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, vanilla, hazelnut and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and pear. A part of Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino ferments and ages for 3 months in barrique, followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna Il Pino shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, plum, hazelnut, almond and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and pear. A part of Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna Il Pino ferments and ages in barrique for 6 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2009

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna il Pino shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and medlar followed by aromas of hawthorn, vanilla, citrus fruits, pear, broom and hazelnut. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and pear. A part of Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna il Pino ages in barrique for 3 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

December 2010

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna Il Pino shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and pineapple followed by aromas of hawthorn, pear, broom, almond, citrus fruits and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Part of Torre di Giano Bianco Vigna Il Pino ages for 3 months in barrique, then completing its aging for 6 months in steel tanks and for 6 more in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

March 2011

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, vanilla, almond, hazelnut, broom and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Part of Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino ages in barrique for 3 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

June 2012

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano (70%), Grechetto (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of pear, citrus fruits, vanilla, medlar, pineapple, hazelnut and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and pear. A small part ferments in barrique for 3 months. Aged in cask for about 6 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Broiled crustaceans, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

September 2014

Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2017

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Vermentino, Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of apple, plum and grapefruit followed by aromas of papaya, hawthorn, broom, pear, medlar, butter, hazelnut, thyme, vanilla and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, papaya and grapefruit. 6 months in barrique, 3 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Mushroom soups

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2021

Torgiano Chardonnay Aurente 2017

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of banana, acacia and pineapple followed by aromas of grapefruit, pear, honeysuckle, apple, peach, coconut, butter, mango, vanilla and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, pineapple and grapefruit. 8 months in barrique, 2 years in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2021

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2001

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, cyclamen, vanilla, raspberry, blackberry, carob, licorice, tobacco, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio ages in cask and in barrique for 12 months followed by 3 years of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2003

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, blackberry, cocoa, cinnamon, licorice and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 36 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2009

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2005

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by more than 3 years in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2010

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, pink pepper, mace and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio ages for 12 months in barrique followed by more than 3 years of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2012

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, anise, chocolate, tobacco, pink pepper, mace, cinnamon and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. 12 months in barrique, 4 years in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2015

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva (Umbria)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco, leather, licorice, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. 12 months in cask and barrique, 3 years in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2021

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2003

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, carob and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Torgiano Rosso Rubesco ages for 10-12 months in cask followed by one year of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2006

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, carob and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Torgiano Rosso Rubesco ages for 12 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2009

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2007

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Torgiano Rosso Rubesco ages for 12 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Torgiano Rosso Rubesco ages for 12 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2012

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2010

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Colorino (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas. starts with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, tobacco, vanilla and pink pepper. Good correspondence to the nose, properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finisyh with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2014

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2011

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese (90%), Colorino (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, tobacco, vanilla and carob. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. 12 months in cask, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 3.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Broiled meat with mushrooms, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2015

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2018

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Sangiovese, Colorino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, rose, tobacco and vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Broiled meat with mushrooms, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2021

Torgiano Vin Santo 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

Torgiano (Umbria)

Grechetto (50%), Trebbiano Toscano (50%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of raisin, dried apricot and dried fig followed by aromas of date, peach jam, hazelnut, citrus fruit peel, walnut husk, vanilla, candied fruits and nail polish. Sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of raisin, dried fig and dried apricot. 30 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2014

Torre di Giano 2011

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Vermentino (40%), Trebbiano Toscano (35%), Grechetto (25%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Torre di Giano shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear, apple and peach. Torre di Giano ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish, Eggs

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

June 2012

Torre di Giano 2013

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Vermentino (40%), Trebbiano Toscano (35%), Grechetto (25%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean and pleasing aromas, starts with hints of pear, citrus fruits and peach followed by aromas of hawthorn, plum, broom and apple. Good correspondence to the nose, crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. Persistent finish with flavors of pear, peach and plum. Steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Vegetable appetizers, Vegetable soups, Risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

September 2014

Torveto 2008

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Vermentino (50%), Chardonnay (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Torveto shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, pear and peach followed by aromas of acacia, broom, almond, apple, grapefruit, jasmine and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and almond. Torveto ages for 2 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Stewed fish, Mushroom soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2009

Torveto 2009

Lungarotti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Vermentino (50%), Chardonnay (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of pear, peach, jasmine, vanilla, grapefruit and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and peach. 2 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Stewed fish, Mushroos soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

September 2014

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Torgiano Chardonnay Aurente 2017

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2001

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2003

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2005

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2006

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2007

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2015

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2003

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2006

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2007

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2008

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2010

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2011

Torgiano Rosso Rubesco 2018

Torgiano Vin Santo 2009

Torre di Giano 2011

Torre di Giano 2013

Torveto 2008

Torveto 2009