Lungarotti Winery Guide
Winery Overview
Umbria’s premier winery, the Lungarotti Winery, looms large in this small, beautiful region bordering Tuscany. Umbrian wines are now widely recognized for their high quality, with many estates on par with high-end Tuscan estates. Still, Lungarotti is credited with earning the region its initial fame, thanks to its pioneering wines and an insatiable drive to promote Umbrian wine and culture. They were also innovators in wine tourism in Italy, founding a wine museum.
Wine-making in Umbria has ancient roots, but Giorgio Lungarotti propelled the region’s earthy Sangiovese blends to global acclaim. His legacy turned the charming hamlet of Torgiano into Umbria’s wine capital, rivaling Montefalco. Today, Torgiano thrives with its renowned wine museum and numerous viniculture enterprises, founded by the Lungarotti family, making it an essential destination for Italian wine aficionados.
While Lungarotti produces a wide variety of wines (nearly two dozen), liquors, and other gourmet products, the firm is best known for three iconic wines: San Giorgio, Rubesco (Umbria’s first DOC-recognized wine), and Rubesco Vigna Monticchio (a single-vineyard Rubesco Riserva). The former is a Sangiovese-Cabernet blend, while the latter two are Sangiovese-Canaiolo blends, but all undergo a long bottle aging process before being released onto the market. Such long aging times are a Lungarotti trademark, setting the brand’s wines apart from the crowd with their elegant, earthy, even leathery touches. Lugarotti has also gained fame for its white wines, particularly Chardonnays. The signature white, however, is Torre di Giano, a refreshing Grechetto and Trebbiano blend.
Wines produced
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San Giorgio
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
40% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Canaiolo; aged 12 months in oak barriques; 13% alcohol. -
Torgiano Rosso Riserva Vigna Monticchio
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
70% Sangiovese, 30% Canaiolo; aged in oak for 12 months; 13 % alcohol. -
Sagrantino
- Sagrantino
100% Sagrantino; aged 12 months in French oak; 14% alcohol. -
Rubesco Rosso di Torgiano DOC
- Canaiolo
- Sangiovese
70% Sangiovese, 30% Canaiolo; 10-12 months ageing in oak barrels; 13% alcohol. -
Torre di Giano Il Pino
- Grechetto
- Trebbiano
70% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto; 6 months bottle ageing; 12% alcohol. -
Aurente
- Chardonnay
- Grechetto
90% Chardonnay, 10% Grechetto; aged in barriques for 7 months.
Winery Contact Details
- Email [email protected]
- Tel +39 075 988 661
- Fax +39 075 988 6650
- Website Visit website
Facts & Figures
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Appellation
- Torgiano Rosso DOCG, Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Torgiano DOC, Rosso di Torgiano DOC, Umbria IGT
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Founded
- 1960s
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Area under Vine
320 hectares
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Winemaker
- Teresa Severini
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Owner
- Lungarotti family
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Production
2,500,000 bottles
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Grape varietals
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Sagrantino, Trebbiano, Grechetto, Chardonnay
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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White grape
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape varietal native to the Burgundy wine region in France and one of the most popular varieties worldwide. View grape -
White grape
Grechetto
Grechetto is a white grape variety native to the central regions of Italy, particularly Umbria, and is used to make a range of wines View grape -
White grape
Trebbiano
Experience Trebbiano Toscano's Renaissance: Aromatic & Fresh Bianco Toscana IGT from Petrolo. The Future of Italian White Wine View grape -
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Discover the irresistible allure of Cabernet Sauvignon—a worldwide favorite with robust, dark-bodied flavor. Unleash your wine journey today! View grape -
Red grape
Canaiolo
Discover Canaiolo: Tuscany's Wine Legacy & the 'Governo' Technique That Rescued Chianti in 19th-century winemaking. View grape -
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Red grape
Sangiovese
Unearthing Sangiovese: Italy's Ancient Grape with a Complex History. Explore its journey from Etruscans to modern-day excellence. View grape
