Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2009

“Vigna Monticchio,” 35-acre hillside vineyard at about 885 ft. with western exposure. Located on the Brufa hillside which has significant variety of soils, layers of clay alternate with sandy layers, the latter being more frequent at the mid- and lower-hill.

Leather and spice notes are richly aromatic in this elegant, medium-bodied red, accenting flavors of crushed black cherry, licorice drop and medicinal herbs on the silky palate. Offers a long, spiced finish. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2024.