ProducerUmbria
Lungarotti
ルンガロッティ
The historic pioneer of Umbrian wine, blending tradition with innovation.
Umbria's pioneering winery in Torgiano, responsible for creating the Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG with Rubesco Vigna Monticchio, elevating Umbrian reds to international attention.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine enthusiasts who appreciate historical significance and elegant, food-friendly Italian wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lungarotti's most famous wine?
- The Rubesco Vigna Monticchio Torgiano Rosso Riserva is Lungarotti's most iconic and critically acclaimed wine, and one of the first wines in Italy to receive DOCG status.
- Is Lungarotti committed to sustainable farming?
- Yes. Lungarotti's Torgiano estate has held VIVA sustainability certification since 2018 (the first winery in Umbria and ninth in Italy to do so), and its Montefalco estate has been farmed organically since 2010.
- Does Lungarotti wine pair well with Japanese food?
- Lungarotti's balanced reds and crisp whites pair well with Japanese cuisine such as grilled fish, soy-sauce based dishes, and tempura.
- Can I visit the winery?
- Yes. Lungarotti welcomes visitors to its estate in Torgiano, offering wine tastings and tours of its renowned MUVIT Wine Museum, founded by the family in 1974.
- Who founded Lungarotti and when?
- Giorgio Lungarotti founded the winery in Torgiano, Umbria, releasing his first bottled wines 'Rubesco' and 'Torre di Giano' from the 1962 harvest; today the estate is run by his daughters, Chiara and Teresa Severini Lungarotti.