2022 Tenute Lunelli - Montefalco Rosso Ziggurat (750ml)

The 2022 Tenute Lunelli Montefalco Rosso “Ziggurat” channels the structured elegance of Umbria’s inland hills into an accessible, food-driven red. Crafted under the Montefalco Rosso DOC regulations, the blend centers on the region’s signature Sagrantino grape for aromatic depth and tannic backbone, softened by Sangiovese and authorized local varieties to preserve bright natural acidity.

The bouquet opens with stewed cherry, black plum, and dried violet, yielding to a medium-full body layered with dark berry compote, toasted cedar, and fine-grained spices. The 2022 harvest provided ample daylight hours and dry conditions, resulting in fully integrated phenolics and a palate that feels supple upon release yet retains enough grip for short-term cellaring.

Positioned between casual daily drinking and authentic regional expression, the 750ml format pours efficiently for relaxed table settings. Pairs naturally with braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragù, wild mushroom risotto, grilled flatbreads topped with ricotta and roasted peppers, or hard aged cheeses like pecorino stagionato. The Ziggurat edition avoids aggressive wood treatment, emphasizing primary fruit transparency and savory earthiness that cuts through richer preparations.