Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio is a red produced by Lungarotti in Torgiano, Umbria, Italy. Classified as DOCG. Made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Torgiano
Classification: DOCG
Region: Umbria
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, high acidity, dry
Lungarotti's Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio — the single-vineyard Torgiano Riserva that made Umbrian wine famous, released only after long cellar aging: Sangiovese with Canaiolo giving dried cherry, leather and tobacco over firm, classical structure and remarkable longevity.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Umbria, Italy
Umbria — a landlocked region in central Italy, tucked beside Tuscany, sometimes called the country's green heart.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Canaiolo
Canaiolo is a red grape from Tuscany in central Italy, long grown as the traditional companion to Sangiovese in Chianti.
More wines
From Lungarotti
- Torgiano Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio — Lungarotti, Torgiano Rosso Riserva
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- Luxe Collection Rosso — Tenuta Lamborghini, Umbria
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio from?
Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio is produced by Lungarotti in Torgiano, Umbria, Italy.
What grapes are in Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio?
Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio is a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo.