Rosso Umbria IGT San Giorgio Lungarotti

The "San Giorgio" by Lungarotti is an important red, with a good structure and with a considerable potential for evolution over time. It is considered the first real “Superumbrian”. It is customary to use this type of definition, with the name of the region of origin of the wine, preceded by the suffix "Super", to indicate wines produced from blends in which there are also international vines, in particular Bordeaux. The "San Giorgio" was born in 1977 from the skilful union of the native vines of central Italy, Sangiovese and a small percentage of Canaiolo, with the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to the perfect balance between the three varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon does not dominate the other grapes, but integrates perfectly, enriching their aromatic profile.

• Method: To produce San Giorgio wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes are harvested in mid-September. The vineyards are cultivated with spurred cordon, with low yields and on the most suitable soils for each variety. The Cabernet Sauvignon is planted on medium-textured soils, with a good presence of skeleton and limestone, which insist on a tuffaceous subsoil. Sangiovese comes from the Monticchio area, where it is grown on soils characterized by the presence of clay and sand. Fermentation takes place in steel, with maceration on the skins lasting 25/28 days. This is followed by an aging period of 12 months in barrique and at least 6 months in bottle.
• Characteristics: The Red "San Giorgio" represents a successful interpretation of the marriage between local grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon. In the glass it has an intense and brilliant ruby red color. The nose is complex, with ripe aromas of red berried fruit, jam, soft spices and distant balsamic hints. On the palate it immediately denotes a broad and deep structure, with rich and concentrated aromas, which already show a good evolution towards elegant tertiary notes. The tannic texture is fine and the freshness pleasantly balanced. The finish is long and persistent.
• Pairings: A great red to bring to the table with roasts, braised or game, game, spicy cheeses.

SIZE / WEIGHT: Bottles of 0,75 l

ORIGIN: Umbria.

GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Sangiovese 50%.

ALCOHOL: 13,5% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12/18°C.

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Conti ene sulphites.

PRODUCER: Lungarotti - Torgiano (PG).

Cantina Lungarotti

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