{"product_id":"lungarotti-sagrantino-di-montefalco-2020","title":"Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontefalco Sagrantino Lungarotti is an organic red wine that enhances the characteristics of the Sagrantino grape variety. Part of the renowned Montefalco Sagrantino denomination, it stands out for its deep ruby colour with violet highlights. The bouquet is broad, with hints of blueberry and morello cherry blending with \u003cstrong\u003esweet spice notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, cocoa and cinchona. On the palate, it reveals a powerful structure, dense tannins and fresh acidity, finishing with a harmonious aftertaste. After decanting, it is the ideal pairing for \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e and rich dishes based on \u003cstrong\u003egame and roasts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located on the Umbrian hills with a south-west exposure, on \u003cstrong\u003esandy-clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with a limestone subsoil. The double cordon spur training system encourages a high phenolic concentration. Every agricultural practice follows the parameters of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic certification\u003c\/strong\u003e, operating in full respect of the local ecosystem. This exceptional terroir gives the wine an innate aptitude for ageing, ensuring marked \u003cstrong\u003elongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e for an evolution capable of exceeding a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place at the end of September. Vinification begins in steel with a \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-eight day skin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for extracting colour and structure. Subsequently, the wine rests for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching its aromatic profile. A light filtration precedes the final three-year maturation, necessary to seal a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect structural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e before release to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSagrantino di Montefalco\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest native Umbrian grape varieties, renowned for its extraordinary polyphenolic complexity. An evocative legend tells that Frederick II of Swabia cured his favourite falcon with this local elixir, thus giving rise to its name. The Lungarotti winery, a wine-making excellence founded in 1962, played a crucial role in the recognition of the denomination in 1979. This \u003cstrong\u003eorganic wine\u003c\/strong\u003e honours tradition, boasting 95 points from James Suckling and \u003cstrong\u003eThree Glasses Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lungarotti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44746316906667,"sku":"54370","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/lungarotti-sagrantino-di-montefalco-2020_54370_1_4e624e02-7518-467b-98b2-bac648f50537.webp?v=1773746443","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/lungarotti-sagrantino-di-montefalco-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}