Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: cassis, bilberry, plum jam, light oak, cinnamon, cocoa, balsamic
Palate: concentrated, dense and fleshy, mature tannin, long-lasting finish
San Giorgio blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese under Umbria IGT, concentrated and dense with cassis, bilberry and plum jam.
What it pairs with
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Roast red meat
Dense, mature tannin suits a substantial roast. -
Aged cheeses
Firm cheese meets firm tannin. -
Braised game
The wine's structure holds up to slow cooking.
History
San Giorgio is Lungarotti's Bordeaux-leaning Umbria IGT blend, aged 12 months in barrique.
Facts
- Producer
- Lungarotti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
- Classification
- Umbria Rosso IGT
- Oak
- 12 months in barrique, over 1 year in bottle
- Price
- EUR30-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- over 15 years, very long ageing potential
Frequently asked about San Giorgio
What does San Giorgio taste like?
San Giorgio blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese under Umbria IGT, concentrated and dense with cassis, bilberry and plum jam.
When should I drink San Giorgio?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of over 15 years, very long ageing potential. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with San Giorgio?
Best with Roast red meat and Aged cheeses and Braised game.