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Rosso di Torgiano DOC
A red with balanced body and a fine ruby colour. Its aromas are typically spicy and consist of pepper and sweet tobacco; the background notes hint at jam and violet. A pleasant drinkability with good concentration, mature and harmonious tannins with a long-lasting fruity finish.
 - grape varietalsSangiovese (70%) and Canaiolo (30%); spurred cordon pruning system, harvested between September and October
- vinificationFermented in stainless steel with 15 days of skin maceration; aged one year in cask and one in bottle. Suitable for average aging of 10-15 years
- food pairingsBest suited with pasta and risotto, barbecues, and roasted red and white meats, cheeses. Also well suited for preparing sauces. Serve at 16 °C (61°F)
- sizes375 ml; 750 ml; 1500ml
- anecdotesA DOC wine since 1968, it is Lungarotti’s most popular wine worldwide. Rubesco is a proprietary brand, derived from the Latin verb rubescere; to blush: hence, a joyous meaning.
On the label, a bas-relief depicting the harvest, detail from the Fontana Maggiore of Perugia, Italy’s most beautiful 13th-century fountain.
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Fact sheet 2006 vintage (PDF, 1,7Mb) |
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Fact sheet 2007 vintage (PDF, 1,7Mb) |
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Fact sheet 2008 vintage (PDF, 1,7Mb) |
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Bottle cut (PNG, 2,2Mb) |
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Bottle label (PNG, 1,2Mb) |
| vintage |
award |
awarded by: |
| 2008 |
Bronze |
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 |
| 2008 |
Silver |
Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 |
| 2008 |
Rating: 89 Points |
Wine Advocate Jun 2011 |
| 2007 |
2 Red Glasses |
Guida Vini d’Italia 2011 Gambero Rosso - Slow Food |
| 2007 |
Bronze |
Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 |
| 2007 |
Bronze |
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010 |
| 2007 |
3 Bottles |
Wines of Italy 2011
Le Guide de l’Espresso |
| 2007 |
Quality/Price Award |
Berebene Low Cost 2011 Gambero Rosso |
| 2007 |
Rating: 88 Points |
Wine Advocate |
| 2007 |
Wine of the month
September 2010
15,5/20 |
Decanter |
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