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1988 Lungarotti Torgiano Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Umbria
- Torgiano
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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stet Likes this wine: 93 points
March 12, 2022 - Color: ruby with just a little brick
Nose: there is a dark plum note that traverses all that follows, but the most notable impressions are tertiary now. Wet bark, rain in the forest. Menthol. Dirt and ciclamini. Other dark flowers too. There is a little cherry still. Leather
Palate: all is tamed now. Balanced. Medium-high acidity, tannins are completely resolved. The body is medium, the alcohol is low and you can tell, this is just a joy to sip on. There is some ink and still some mineral backbone
Finish: medium-long
Rolled the dice on this and I'm so happy I did. There is a full vibrant wine here still, with a lot to say. I don't think this will improve, it may be a bit over the apogee. But I am loving this so much I am starting to think I should collect it. The real revelation here is the low alcohol point which made it a fantastic match with a morrell risotto with its light nuttiness. -
MikeATL wrote: 86 points
December 31, 2018 - Not unpleasant, but definitely fading, it was better with paella than on its own.
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JJKinch wrote: 89 points
March 1, 2018 - Cork soaked nearly to top. Cork very slightly protruding.
Red fruit (cherry), menthol, slight spice. Good acidity. Seems a little thin in mid palate. Possibly a bit too aged. Still enjoyable. Lingering finish. -
Mamont wrote: 92 points
August 2, 2012 - Wine is in a perfect condition, very good concentration. In aroma bright tone of ripe sweet cherry, spices and herbs, a bouquet reveal tones of chocolate, coffee, the warm earth. Wine with soft velvet tannins, but body is enough strong
to sustain a decantation for 40-50 minutes a nd more. To drink since the present moment and within 6-8 years.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Bisty Likes this wine: 92 points
December 15, 2011 - CAV old wines tasting (Brussels): Dark red concentrated colour. Soft and lean fruit, good acidity and concentration, feels perfect right now!
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1988
- Type Red
- Producer Lungarotti
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Rubesco Riserva
- Vineyard Vigna Monticchio
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Torgiano
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 79 (62%)
- Consumed 48 (38%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietySangiovese Blend
- VineyardVigna Monticchio
- CountryItaly
- RegionUmbria
- AppellationTorgiano
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