{"product_id":"rubesco-riserva-vigna-monticchio-2017-torgiano-rosso-riserva-d-o-c-g-magnum","title":"Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017 Torgiano Red Reserve D.O.C.G MAGNUM","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017 Magnum: the great red from Lungarotti\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship wine of \u003cstrong\u003eLungarotti\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered here in the \u003cstrong\u003eMagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e format and interpreted as an important \u003cstrong\u003eTorgiano Rosso Riserva D.O.C.G.\u003c\/strong\u003e for long aging. It is a red wine from Umbria with remarkable personality, made from pure \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to offer balance between power, finesse, and evolutionary capacity. The long bottle aging and the wine's natural structure make it a prestigious choice for those seeking an important bottle, suitable for grand occasions and cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vigna Monticchio is located on the Brufa hill, about 300 meters above sea level, with a west-southwest exposure. The territory of \u003cstrong\u003eTorgiano\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses one of its most elegant interpretations here, thanks to lake-origin soils with alternating clay and sandy components, capable of giving the wine depth, drive, and a refined profile. The 2017 vintage confirms the classic style of this \u003cstrong\u003eItalian red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e: concentrated, harmonious, authoritative, and built to evolve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an intense ruby red color with violet hues. The bouquet is complex and fine, with hints of sour cherry, violet, and woody notes of cocoa and coffee, closed by spicy notes of pepper and cloves. On the palate, it is deep and well-balanced, with rich fruit, slightly balsamic accents, and an enveloping tannic structure. The finish is long, spicy, and marked by a delicate minerality that extends its persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of \u003cstrong\u003eRubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs coherently with flavorful and important dishes: roasted red meats, braised dishes, game, oven-roasted lamb, grilled fillet, and preparations with mushrooms or truffles. It is also excellent with aged cheeses and traditional Umbrian cuisine, where juice, intensity, and depth find the right balance with the dish's substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eRubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal temperature is between \u003cstrong\u003e16°C and 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decanting is recommended, especially to enhance its aromatic complexity, roundness, and expressive finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a bottle that combines territorial identity, production prestige, and great evolutionary capacity. The Magnum format further enhances the aging potential and makes the wine even more suitable for important dinners, significant gifts, and cellar collections. \u003cstrong\u003eRubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most authoritative interpretations of Umbrian Sangiovese signed by Lungarotti, with a style that speaks of elegance, depth, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lungarotti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659346915714,"sku":"959o4x","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/Lungarotti_Rubesco_Riserva_1fa4-r2.png?v=1779247516","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/rubesco-riserva-vigna-monticchio-2017-torgiano-rosso-riserva-d-o-c-g-magnum","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}