At 41 years old, the 1975 Lungarotti Rubeso Reserva from Torgiano in Umbria, Italy scored 18+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20.
It was bottle Number 525 of the limited bottling of 15,150 bottles, or only 1,262 cases. It cost about $15 back then. It aged perfectly with a ideal 12% alcohol, and it went very well with dinner making a simple meal and great experience!
After decanting, the wine continued to develop for over half and hour showing smoky leather, red fruit, and a pleasant earthiness. It had a long clean finish, and was beautifully balanced. It was a wine you kept in your mouth for minutes before swallowing it.
Made with mostly Sangiovese, the Rubesco is sold in a Burgundian style bottle because it finishes almost Burgundy-like, Try it and age a few. In vino veritas.
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