Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco 2020

Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco 2020 is a powerful expression of Umbria’s flagship red grape, crafted by one of the region’s most respected producers. This is a structured, ageworthy wine that balances bold fruit with classic Italian freshness and refined tannins. For those who enjoy serious, characterful reds, it offers an authentic taste of Montefalco’s unique terroir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine shows a deep, concentrated ruby red colour with clear violet highlights, signaling both youth and intensity. The nose is generous and complex: expect layers of dark cocoa and green spices, followed by notes of clove, cinnamon, and a core of ripe berries and plum jam that deepen with aeration. On the palate, Lungarotti’s Sagrantino is full-bodied and firmly structured yet impressively harmonious. Dense, soft, and ripe tannins coat the mouth without feeling harsh, supported by a well-judged, balancing acidity that keeps the wine lively. Flavours of dark berries, spiced plum, cocoa, and sweet baking spices lead into a long, moderately firm finish that speaks to Sagrantino’s naturally tannic character. This 2020 has the backbone to age gracefully for 10–15 years or more, gaining tertiary notes of leather, dried herbs, and truffle with time in the cellar.

Production
Sourced from hillside vineyards in Umbria around the historic village of Montefalco, this Sagrantino benefits from a continental climate with warm days, cool nights, and well-drained, clay-limestone soils that naturally limit yields and concentrate flavour. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness and careful selection of bunches, an important step for a variety as structured as Sagrantino. In the cellar, the wine undergoes a controlled fermentation to gently extract colour, tannin, and aromatics, followed by extended maceration to build depth. It is then aged in a combination of oak and bottle to tame the tannins, polish the texture, and integrate the complex spice and cocoa notes that define this style.

Food & Serving
This is a superb food wine, ideally matched with rich, flavourful dishes that can stand up to its structure. Think slow-braised lamb shank, ossobuco, wild boar ragù, grilled or roasted red meats, aged pecorino, and other mature hard cheeses. It also pairs beautifully with hearty stews, truffle dishes, and game birds. Serve at 16–18°C to highlight its aromatic complexity and textural depth. Decant for at least 1–2 hours in its youth to soften the tannins and allow the layered aromas of spice, cocoa, and dark fruit to fully open.

Producer
Lungarotti is one of Umbria’s pioneering wine estates and a key name in putting the region on the map for quality Italian wine. Founded in the mid-20th century and based in Torgiano, the family has long championed native Umbrian varieties while investing in modern vineyard management and winemaking. Their work with Sagrantino in Montefalco has been instrumental in refining the style from rustic and intensely tannic to structured yet elegant and ageworthy. Lungarotti’s wines are widely recognized as benchmarks for the region, consistently earning critical acclaim and helping to establish Umbria as a serious destination for premium Italian reds.

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