Structure
Drinking window
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: plum, violet, humus, iron, black pepper, incense, amber
Palate: great structure, sapid, tannic and balanced
Pictoricius is Terre Margaritelli's flagship Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, named for Renaissance painter Pinturicchio, deep ruby with garnet reflections and a wide, incense-tinged bouquet.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar
The producer's own suggested pairing for this powerful riserva. -
Wood pigeon alla ghiotta
A traditional Umbrian game dish matched by the estate. -
Roast porcini mushrooms
Earthy humus notes in the wine echo the mushrooms.
History
Pictoricius is a limited numbered release of 1,300 bottles, Sangiovese from Torgiano's Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, the region's first DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Terre Margaritelli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
- Oak
- Extended ageing per DOCG regulation, limited production of 1,300 numbered bottles
- Price
- EUR100-120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-20 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Pictoricius
What does Pictoricius taste like?
Pictoricius is Terre Margaritelli's flagship Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, named for Renaissance painter Pinturicchio, deep ruby with garnet reflections and a wide, incense-tinged bouquet.
When should I drink Pictoricius?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 10-20 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Pictoricius?
Best with Wild boar and Wood pigeon alla ghiotta and Roast porcini mushrooms.