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AN ANTIQUE WAFER IRON AT VINITALY FOR THE TASTING PREVIEW OF VIN SANTO TORGIANO DOC

Lungarotti’s new wine, Vin Santo Torgiano DOC 2009 was presented for the first time at this year’s Vinitaly. “Art, culture and religion unite to celebrate this historic wine from Umbria, land of Saints”: this is the slogan which accompanied the highly original display during the Vinitaly trade show. A 16th century wafer iron was displayed at the Lungarotti stand to recall the ancient use of Vin Santo wine in both history and religion. A Christogram by Saint Bernardino of Siena is engraved on the iron: an almost universal symbol of the Church and a Franciscan symbol that is even more striking, given the company’s proximity to Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. As tradition would have it, for centuries Vin Santo has been, and still is, the accompaniment for “cialde” – light and crunchy anise-flavoured wafers – as testified by the extensive collection on display at the Wine Museum, with its 110 pieces ranging from the 13th to 20th centuries.
After more than 40 years, Lungarotti has begun to produce Vin Santo again, after having obtained the DOC appellation for it. This is the latest wine to be released from the Torgiano Estate and it enriches the line of meditation wines, along with Sagrantino passito, first released in 2011. A lovely amber colour with warm golden reflections, intense aromatic notes of apricot, dried fig and jam of white-pulped fruit; the finish has notes of honey and yellow flowers. The flavour features a balanced sugar content with slightly citrusy acidity and intense fruity notes. A wine with long, lingering finish and refined sweetness. If properly stored, it has long aging potential.

SAINT VALENTINE: WINE AND LOVE... AT THE WINE MUSEUM!

In Umbria the proverb reads: “Il vino è come l’amore, scalda la testa e ‘l core” (wine is like love, it warms the mind and the heart”, while in Sicily, they say “In tavern, vita eterna” (in the tavern is eternal life). Wine and love have been, and will always be, closely associated, as the popular proverbs collected in the book “Buon Vino, favola lunga” remind us. The book- the iconographic portion of which was curated by Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti, director of the Lungarotti Foundation- is a collection of 10.000 proverbs about wine and we particularly like to refer to it for Saint Valentine’s Day because there is a rich section dedicated to the nectar of Bacchus as an ally in courtship and romantic encounters.

BIBENDA… NOT ONLY WINE!

The Bibenda 2013 Guide, published by the Italian Sommeliers Association, has once again recognized the Rubesco Riserva, harvest 2007, with its award of excellence: the Cinque Grappoli (five grape bunches). This prestigious accolade is a renewal of the same awards in the past years, acknowledging the quality of the winery. In addition, Lungarotti’s hotel has been awarded with “Restaurant of the Year 2013” for its Ristorante Le Melograne within Le Tre Vaselle Resort&Spa. A highly-coveted and well deserved tribute to this locale which has always offered its clientele the perfect balance between quality, comfort and excellence in both its cuisine and its wines.

RUBESCO AND LUNGAROTTI - PARTNERSHIP WITH AEROFLOT

"Another great achievement for the Lungarotti winery: from now onwards Rubesco, the wine that has always been synonymous of Lungarotti worldwide, will be served aboard the Aeroflot Business Class, historical Russian Airline."

THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING AND LUNGAROTTI EVALUATES NEW SCENARIOS

At the winery headquarters in Torgiano on May 29th the final presentation regarding the project “Innovazione per la competitività del settore vitivinicolo regionale” (Innovation for the competitiveness of the regional vitivinicultural sector) was held; the project stems from a partnership between Parco Tecnologico Alimentare dell’Umbria and Lungarotti. The climatic trends of the past years have made it necessary to adopt attentive viticultural practices in order to control vine stress due to heat, while also carefully managing the available water resources. These indications are useful for redefining the territorial vocation of vineyard areas that are pedologically varied and, thereby, more scientifically defining the exact selection of varietals and rootstock for all future vineyard plantings, in light of the climate that is unequivocally changing.

CHIARA LUNGAROTTI RECEIVES AWARD "BENEMERITA DELLA VITIVINICOLTURA ITALIANA"

The “Cangrande” medal will be awarded to Chiara Lungarotti on March 25th during the inauguration ceremony of Vinitaly 2012. This prestigious accolade from the VeronaFiere institution will be given during the fair’s most official event; it recognized and rewards the commitment shown and the results achieved in improving and giving value to the territory of Umbria and to Italian viticulture.

FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY, ALSO A WINE: “50”

“50”, the wine that celebrates Rubesco’s 50th birthday: a 100% Sangiovese, IGT Umbria, that is the culmination of the research we have constantly been carrying out on this varietal. As the label reveals, it is a wine that reveals the story of the future: the vision of the founder, Giorgio, and the enthusiasm and passion of his family that carries on the mission. Today, after 50 years, Rubesco is still a wine that proudly shows the elegance and power of a young adult. The Sangiovese grape will characterize Rubesco even moreso in the future, denoting the continuity and also the dynamism of the Lungarotti brand.

FROM THE WINERY: NEW LABELS FOR TORRE DI GIANO AND RUBESCO

Following the restyling of the labels for the two Reserve wines, both Rubesco and Torre di Giano also put highlight the panels from the Fontana Maggiore of Perugia, that characterize these wines. In particular for Torre di Giano, is a new label and a new grape blend. The experimentation aimed at adapting to climate changes have induced us to lower the percentage of Trebbiano and partially substitute it with the earlier-ripening Vermentino, a varietal that guarantees freshness and a pleasant acidic note and above all, keeps the alcohol content low.

THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE TOURISM CONFERENCE

From January 30th to February 2nd , 2012 here in Italy and more precisely in Umbria will take PLACE THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE TOURISM CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP 2012. The event will be characterized by three days of conference and one day of workshop. The three-day conference will be attended by about 15 international wine-bloggers, 250/300 delegates from around the world and will be exposed about 40 relations on issues and topics related to the wine tourism theme.
The Workshop will be attended by approximately 40 international agents operating in the wine tourism. After the Workshop bloggers and agents will leave to discover Campania, Marche, Tuscany and Umbria regions.
The International Wine Tourism Conference has been and still is the first global event dedicated to wine and travel industry, providing a place for wine, food and travel professionals from around the world where to meet and openly confront on the wine today and travel opportunities. It’s also the only event that has a platform to buy and sell wine and culinary tourism products and related services - the Workshop on Wine Tourism.
The main Sponsor is Movimento Turismo del Vino Italia.

[EVENTS] AT MUVIT, THE WINE MUSEUM IN TORGIANO: “THE COCK CROWS. ROOSTERS AND COCKERELS FROM ITALY’S FOLK TRADITIONS TO CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS PRODUCTION.”

Thirty-six ceramics artists and important figures from the world of ceramics (among which, Luca Leandri, Federico Bonaldi, Francesco Di Martino) play with terracotta and the elements, translating a popular theme with multiple meanings, such as the rooster-shaped whistle, into amusing and original variations.

[EVENTS] "CHEF PER UNA SERA" AT LE TRE VASELLE

Back by popular demand, “Chef for an evening”, the event which hosts public personalities from Umbria intent in the kitchens, creating a very personalized menu to present to the guests of Hotel Le Tre Vaselle. On November 16th, two truly exceptional chefs: Wladimiro Boccali and Claudio Ricci, respectively mayors of Perugia and Assisi. The two colleagues will experiment also in the kitchen their joint candidature of the two cities as European capitals of culture.

[WINE] CHIARA LUNGAROTTI AT "CARISMA" RESTAURANT - TORONTO

C A R I S M A & Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti Presents...“Chiara Lungarotti – Wine Maker’s Dinner”. Menu: Smoked Salmon, Mascarpone & Chive Cream Crostini, "Lungarotti Brut" (Vintage Spumante). Seared Digby Scallops, Saffron Chile Sauce, "Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino" . Semi Boneless Quail, Pinenuts, Sultan Raisins, Aurente, Umbria Chardonnay IGT. Tagliolini, Forest Mushrooms, Duck Confit, White Truffle Oil, "Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio". Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Green Beans, Mashed Potato in a Rubesco Wine Reduction, "San Giorgio, Umbria Rosso IGT". Warm Molten Chocolate, Crunchy Espresso Gelato, "Sagrantino Passito", Caffè. Price:$100/per person CARISMA, 73 King St. E, 416-864-7373.

[WINE] CHIARA LUNGAROTTI AT WOMEN IN WINE 2011 - TORONTO

Twenty three of Italy’s top producers showcase their wines VINTAGES welcomes 23 of Italy’s top producers including Marchesi di Barolo, Lungarotti, Zenato, Planeta and Bottega. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet some of the most influential women in the Italian wine industry and taste their wines. Walk-around Tasting Monday, October 3, 2011 - Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street - Simpson Tower, 8th floor, Toronto. Walk-around Tasting : 6:30—9:00pm ($75 per person). To order tickets, kindly contact VINTAGES at 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 (Monday–Saturday 9am to 6pm, excluding holidays).

[WINE] ENOLOGIC WEEK IN TURRITA OF MONTEFALCO

Once again this year Montefalco hosts the Settimana Enologica, a fantastic opportunity to taste and learn about the excellent wines produced by the various estates situated in the Montefalco area. For this occasion Lungarotti is pleased to invite you to visit its winery in Turrita di Montefalco on Saturday, September 17 from 6pm for a happy hour next to the vineyards. A wonderful chance to enjoy the stunning view over the valley of Spoleto and taste our “perfect” Sagrantino (Sagrantino 2007, awarded the “perfect wine” prize at the Vitigno Italia 2010 wine show). On Friday, September 16th from 3 pm and Sunday, September 18th from 9 am to noon, visits to the winery and tastings by appointment; please call +39 075 988 6649 for reservations.

[WINE] “VINOVIP” IN CORTINA - 2011 EDITION

VinoVip, the biannual event organized by Civiltà del Bere in partnership with Vinitaly, returns to Cortina d’Ampezzo on September 4th and 5th. A full programme culminating in the Wine Tasting delle Aquile on September 5th at the Faloria mountain lodge (2123 metres) with 59 historic wineries pouring their wines. Also known as VinoVip Classic, Lungarotti has participated since the first edition; this year there will be a total of 390 products, between wines and distilled drinks. Lungarotti will be pouring: Toralco 2008, Aurente 2008, Rubesco Riserva 2005 and Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2008..

[WINE] ALMA & LUNGAROTTI: NEW FOODIE'S ACADEMY IN TORGIANO

Lungarotti is pleased to announce to all friends and partners that the renowned ALMA International School of Italian Cuisine presided by Gualtiero Marchesi and Lungarotti have became partners in the prestigious program just lanched in Torgiano: Food & Art Italian Experience. It is an opportunity that is unique in its genre: a place for discovery, in-depth learning and experience of Itali's gastronomic, artistic and naturalistic heritage. The school came to life thanks to the synergy between both partners, involving all the worldwide cooking schools associated with ALMA that are part of an active and dynamic network. The project is open to the general public and will bring in students - or rather, Foodies! - from all over the world, focusing on gourmet foods, wines and the territory itself.

[WINE] “BIOENERGY” FIRST PRIZE GOES TO THE BIOMASS PROJECT AT CANTINE LUNGAROTTI

Lungarotti has received in Cremona (Bioenergy Italia trade show) the First Prize for “Bioenergy Best Practices 2011” in the category of “wood combustion” for its biomass facilities: Lungarotti autonomously produces renewable energy using the residues of vine pruning. This award confirms the company’s sensitivity in preserving the environment and follows the award received last year at Ecomondo in Rimini for “Sustainable Development”.

[WINE] MIAMI SOUTH BEACH WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Lungarotti will be participating at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in the “Experience Italy!” Pavillion, from February 25th to 27th. Venue: 13th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida

Sat. Feb. 26th, 3 pm : Grana Padano Cheese & Wine Pairing Presentation

Sat. Feb. 26th, 7 to 10 pm : Gala Dinner “Italian in Paradise” at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, South Beach
One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cocktail attire is required

Sun. Feb. 27th, 3 pm : Grana Padano Cheese & Wine Pairing Presentation

[WINE] CITY WINERY EVENT: UMBRIAN WINE AND JAZZ WITH CHIARA LUNGAROTTI

As part of the Divinale celebrations at City Winery, New York, join Chiara Lungarotti for an evening of wine and jazz, starting off with a tasting and dinner featuring 7 Umbrian wines from the historic Lungarotti estate, including the 2005 Rubesco Riserva ‘Vigna Monticchio’ which was awarded Gambero Rosso’s prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’ in 2010.
Courtesy of Chiara Lungarotti and our sponsor Shop Wine & Dine, ticket holders to this and all other Divinale wine events are eligible to win an Umbria wine tour for two persons, including two nights at the Lungarotti’s five-star Tre Vaselle hotel resort in Umbria

[WINE] CHIARA LUNGAROTTI AT GRANO RESTAURANT IN TORONTO

Grano restaurant in Toronto celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011; one of the events will be the special visit of Chiara Lungarotti, who will present an Umbrian menu complete with Lungarotti wines, olive oil and balsamic condiment.

[WINE] CHIARA LUNGAROTTI GUEST SPEAKER AT THE FEBRUARY WINE MEDIA GUILD METTING NEW YORK

The Wine Media Guild, established in the early 1970s, is an association of wine communicators dedicated to providing wine information and education. The Guild holds monthly themed educational tasting luncheons at a top New York restaurant, with leading wine industry figures as speakers, and in February the guest speaker will be Chiara Lungarotti.

February Lunch Meeting
February 2, 2011
Wines of Umbria. Montefalco, Orvieto and Torgiano.
Speaker: Chiara Lungoratti, CEO of Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti.
Member Sponsor: Charles Scicolone
Venue: Felidia’s, 243 E. 58th St. tel: +1-212-265-5959

[WINE] TERESA SEVERINI AT CIRQUE CULINAIRE EVENT IN TOKYO

Winemaker Teresa Severini joins the six-course Cantonese feast expertly matched with her family's innovative wines by chefs Frankie and Tam Kwok. Savor the unlikely, and exciting, pairings of authentic Cantonese cuisine with labels that are synonymous with Umbria's emergence as one of Italy's best winemaking regions.

The wines:
Lungarotti Brut Metodo Classico 2005
Lungarotti Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino 2008
Lungarotti Rosso di Montefalco 2007
Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2005

[WINE] GRANDI MARCHI ASIA TOUR 2010

Programme:

TUESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER – HONG KONG
Hong Kong Jockey Club
2 Sports Rd., Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island

14.00 – 15.30:  Guided Tasting for press and selected trade. Moderator : Jeannie Lee Cho MW.
16.00 – 18.00:  Walk around tasting for press and trade
18,00 – 20,00:  Walk around tasting for select wine lovers and members of wine clubs

THURSDAY, 25 NOVEMBER – TOKYO
Italian Embassy Tokyo
2-5-4 Mita, Minato-ku

16:00 – 18:00:  Seminar “The Diversity of Italy” Moderator: Isao Miyajima, Speakers: the Grandi Marchi winemakers
18:00 – 21:00:  Cocktail by invitation

FRIDAY, 26 NOVEMBER – TOKYO
Aoyama Diamond Hall
3-6-8 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061

10:30 – 17:30 :  Within the Simply Italian – Great Wines Japan 2010 event, the Grandi Marchi will present its member wineries.
15:30 – 17:00:  Guided Tasting. Event open to 50 sommelier and Japanese restaurateurs, organized in collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission of Japan. Moderator: Mr. Motoyuki ARAI (Vice President of the Japan Sommelier Association)

[WINE] SAGRANTINO PASSITO, THE LATEST OFFSPRING OF TENUTA DI MONTEFALCO, IS RELEASED

For all those who are awaiting it, July 30th is the day: intense ruby red, hints of jam, prune, bilberry and cloves; dark chocolate and spices on the finish. In a nutshell: great complexity and soft sweetness.

[WINE] VITIGNO ITALIA: LUNGAROTTI SAGRANTINO ACCLAIMED THE “PERFECT WINE”

During the Vitigno Italia wine show, held in Naples from May 16-18th in the prestigious setting of Castel dell’Ovo, Lungarotti Sagrantino 2007 obtained first place in the “Perfect Wine” competition and best red wine of the show.
A red with great polyphenolic richness, Lungarotti’s Sagrantino has the typical characteristics of the varietal: intense purple-red, complex bouquet of red fruits, marasca cherry, bilberry and raspberry with delicate notes of sweet tobacco and cocoa, finishing with notes of officinal herbs. The dense and harmonious structure with rich tannins and great texture, fruitiness supported by a fresh acidity and persistent finish of jam.
It is distinguished by an unexpected yet pleasant fluidity of the tannins, a characteristic that makes it soft on the palate despite the great polyphenolic richness. Sagrantino has great polyphenolic complexity: a wild horse that must be discovered and tamed with proper viticultural practices so that, like the other Lungarotti wines, it may speak a harmonious and balanced language.

On the label a depiction of the Montefalco winery with the falcon that is a symbol of the area in which falcon hunting was a tradition as well as the great passion of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.

[WINE] RUBESCO HONOURED IN CHINA

The economic mission organized by ICE, Confindustria and ABI to strengthen the economic tied between Italy and China ended in Beijing on the 4th of June. At the closing dinner, held at the China World Hotel with the participation of italian Minister of Economic Progress Sacconi, vice-minister Urso, ICE president Vattani, Confindustria president Marcegaglia and president of ABI Sabatini, Lungarotti Rubesco had the honour of being the only red wine served to guests. The choice of this Umbrian red wine, so often chosen to represent Italy in important foreign occasions, confirms and underscores the presence of three Lungarotti wines - Rubesco, Aurente e San Giorgio - among the "enological gems" of the italian stand at the Shanghai Expo.

[WINE] MARIA GRAZIA MARCHETTI LUNGAROTTI WINS PRESTIGIOUS PREMIO BELLISARIO

Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti together with Rolland Garros star Francesca Schiavone and another 15 exceptional italian women were the recipients of the Mele d'Oro, a very sought after prize named after Marisa Bellisario and reserved for entrepreneurs, managers and young women who have distinguished themselves for having strongly contributed, through their work, to the progress of the Nation.
Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti was awarded the Special Prize for Made in Italy, for her passionate work in binding together one of the nations flagship products - wine - with cultural research af the highest levels.

[WINE] STELLAR RATINGS FOR LUNGAROTTI RUBESCO RISERVA VIGNA MONTICCHIO 2005

Monticchio annata 2005 Monticchio 2005 won unanimous critical acclaim from the tasters the numerous wine guides ready for pubblication in 2010 edition. The most prestigious of these awards are the Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses, the Excellence Award from the Gruppo Espresso and 5 Grapes from Duemilavini. To which one must also add the 3 Super Star Wine of the important Vino Veronelli Guide, which Monticchio 2005 ahd been awarded for the second consecutive year.