2018 Lungarotti Rosso di Montefalco DOC

A lovely full-bodied red with ruby red colour and bright violet reflections, intense bouquet with notes of cocoa, green spices, cloves, cinnamon, with wild berries and plum jam on the finish; the flavour is harmonious with dense, soft and mature tannins, balanced acidity and a lingering, moderately austere finish.

Sangiovese, Merlot and the main varietal cultivated in the Montefalco area; double spurred cordon pruning system; grapes harvested between September and mid-October. Stainless steel fermentation with  skin contact; 12 months aging in barriques and 3000-litre casks and bottle aging for 10 months.

Rosso di Montefalco is softer and easier to drink than the DOCG of Montefalco, thanks to the varietals included in the blend; it has its own DOC appellation. On the label is a view of the Montefalco winery and in the foreground, a falcon, symbol of the area, where traditionally falcon hunting, the great passion of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, was practiced.

Stewed sweet-water fish, spit-roasted suckling pig, soup with spelt and legumes, stewed lamb liver, meatballs of Chianina beef with thyme, grilled or sautéed porcini mushrooms.

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