2017 Lungarotti Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG Umbria

This isn’t your everyday red. Oh no. This is the kind of wine that makes your taste buds throw a party, call their friends, and keep the music pumping until sunrise.

Let’s set the scene: You’re in Umbria, surrounded by rolling hills so picturesque it feels like you’ve stepped into a Renaissance painting. This is where Sagrantino, one of Italy’s most powerful and age-worthy grapes, reigns supreme. And Lungarotti? They’re the royal family making sure it lives up to the hype.

Lungarotti isn’t just a winery; it’s a dynasty. Chiara, the fearless CEO, grew up with dirt under her nails, learning the art of winemaking from her father, Giorgio, a legend in Italian wine. And her sister Teresa is one of Italy’s first female winemakers, turning grapes into liquid gold long before it was trendy. Together, they’ve turned their family’s estate into a global wine powerhouse, without ever losing their love for Umbria.

What really makes Lungarotti special is their soul. This isn’t a faceless brand—it’s a family pouring their heart into every drop. Their philosophy is to preserve tradition, push boundaries, and never stop innovating.

This Sagrantino is a beast of a wine, and it deserves an equally bold match. Think roasted lamb, wild boar ragu, or even that tomahawk steak you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Decant it, let it breathe, and prepare for fireworks. Or hey, if you’re feeling fancy, pour yourself a glass on a Tuesday because you deserve it.

The 2017 vintage is a showstopper. Imagine bold waves of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums crashing onto your palate, followed by a spicy encore of cinnamon and clove, all wrapped up in a smooth, chocolatey finish. It’s like your favorite dessert just got a sophisticated upgrade—and then dropped the mic.

Blackberries, black truffle, chocolate and dried berries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied with a chewy texture and lots of fruit and intensity. From organically grown grapes. Give it time to come around. Very well done for Sagrantino. Try after 2022. ~93 James Suckling

A dark and fragrant red. There's a plushness to the dense tannins that adds accessibility and frames the rich range of coulised black cherry, date, medicinal herb and dark chocolate shavings. Long and juicy on the spice- and iron-laced finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 10,600 cases made, 100 cases imported. ~91 Wine Spectator

~17/20 Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine

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