The 2008 Rosso di Montefalco offers up dark cherries, sweet tobacco, cedar and menthol. It is a round, engaging wine with lovely depth and no shortage of personality. The perfume finish makes it hard to resist a second taste. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
With few exceptions, this is a fairly pedestrian showing from one of Umbria's historic estates. It's hard not to think Lungarotti should be operating at a far higher level across the board.
Importer: Vin Divino, Ltd., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700