Torami Umbria Rosso IGT

Torami Umbria Rosso IGT 2016 is a red from Tenuta Lamborghini in Umbria that pairs Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, a less usual blend chosen to make a wine with its own character. It macerates 18 days, ages 10 months in French barriques and rests 6 more months in bottle. Expect dense dark colour, wild berries, black olives and prunes, and a powerful palate with firm tannins. Open it with grilled steak or lamb. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Tenuta Lamborghini is the wine estate near Panicale in Umbria that Ferruccio Lamborghini chose for his later years, now run by his daughter Patrizia. Torami was first made in 2003 and takes its name from a plot on the estate.

The vineyards

Part of the vineyard dates from the early 1970s, and the rest from plantings started in the late 1990s. The blend is Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

How it's made

The grapes macerate on the skins for 18 days before primary fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then ages 10 months in French barriques and a further 6 months in bottle before release.

How it tastes

A dense, dark red that you cannot see through. The nose brings wild berries, black olives and prunes. The palate is big and structured, with firm, notable tannins.

How to serve it

Serve at 16 to 18°C with grilled steak, lamb or aged pecorino.