{"product_id":"lungarotti-sagrantino-2020","title":"Lungarotti Sagrantino 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eLungarotti Sagrantino 2020 is a powerful red wine from Umbria, crafted from one of Italy’s oldest and most characterful native grapes. Sagrantino is famous for its intense tannins and deep, brooding personality, and in Lungarotti’s hands this ‘wild horse’ is tamed into a wine of structure, depth and balance. This bottling carries the legacy of Montefalco Sagrantino, a denomination officially recognized in 1979 thanks in part to the visionary work of Giorgio Lungarotti, who helped put both the grape and the region firmly on the wine map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Lungarotti Sagrantino 2020 typically shows an opaque, deep ruby to garnet hue, with a dense core and vivid reflections hinting at its concentration. The nose is complex and layered, with dark blackberry, black cherry and plum interwoven with notes of dried violets, sweet spice, licorice, cocoa, and subtle hints of leather and tobacco as it opens in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, this is a full-bodied, firmly structured wine with the hallmark Sagrantino tannins: abundant, fine-grained and persistent, wrapped around rich dark fruit. Flavors of blackcurrant, morello cherry and wild berries are supported by notes of cloves, vanilla, toasted oak and a savory, almost earthy undertone. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively despite its power, leading to a long, dry, and spicy finish. Still youthful in 2020, it has excellent aging potential; with proper cellaring, it should evolve beautifully over 10–15 years or more, gaining additional complexity, softness and tertiary nuances of leather, truffle and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Lungarotti Sagrantino 2020 come from hillside vineyards in Umbria, where a mix of clay-limestone soils, ample sun and significant day–night temperature shifts help develop both concentration and aromatic complexity. Sagrantino is naturally low-yielding, and careful vineyard work, often including green harvesting and meticulous canopy management, helps to further refine ripeness and tannin quality. The fruit is harvested by hand at optimal maturity to manage the grape’s formidable tannic structure. In the cellar, the wine is vinified with a long maceration on the skins to extract color, flavor and tannins, followed by maturation in oak (often a combination of barriques and larger casks) and bottle aging before release, allowing the wine to integrate and gain harmony while preserving its distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLungarotti Sagrantino 2020 is an ideal partner for robust, richly flavored dishes that can stand up to its structure. Think slow-braised lamb shanks, ossobuco, game meats, grilled or roasted beef, hearty stews, aged Pecorino, or mature hard cheeses. It also pairs well with dishes featuring earthy mushrooms, truffles, or richly spiced ragù over pasta. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) for optimal expression. Decanting is strongly recommended—at least 1–2 hours for a young bottle—to soften the tannins and allow the complex aromatics to fully unfurl before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLungarotti is one of Italy’s leading family-owned wineries and a true pioneer in Umbria. Founded by Giorgio Lungarotti in the 1960s, the estate was instrumental in transforming the region from a quiet backwater into a respected source of high-quality wines; Giorgio’s flagship Rubesco helped draw international attention, with its Riserva later recognized among Italy’s top wines and repeatedly lauded in guides such as Gambero Rosso. Today, Giorgio’s daughters, Chiara and Teresa, continue the legacy, overseeing a wide range of wines and championing sustainable practices—already covering a large share of their energy needs through the reuse of vineyard and winery by-products, with the goal of reaching full self-sufficiency. Based in Torgiano and Montefalco, Lungarotti is also known for its commitment to culture and hospitality, with wine and olive oil museums and a renowned five-star hotel, making it a reference point not only for Umbrian wine, but for the region’s broader gastronomic and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lungarotti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256315105617,"sku":"VRI0143-20","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Roedvin-italien-umbrien-montefalco-sagrantino-2020-lungarotti-vinogvelsmag.png?v=1783463396","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/lungarotti-sagrantino-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}