Wine Lungarotti, “Brezza” Bianco, Umbria IGT, 2024

Introduction

Wine “Brezza”, created of equal parts white grape varieties – Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Grechetto, differs extraordinary liveliness and freshness. The grapes for the creation of “Bretstsa” grown in excellent terroir in the coastal zone of the river Tiber on alluvial clay and sandy soils. Meteokontrolya system installed in the vineyards, helps to prevent disease and significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used. Harvesting is carried out in September. Through the process of kriomatseratsii, it is suitable for drinking as early as November, after 2 months from the time of harvest. Vinification is conducted in stainless steel vats, then briefly kept wine in stainless steel containers. Young, simple, delicious wine, it was created for young people, but also to please everyone at any time of year, especially in summer.

On the wine label “Bretstsa” depicts a circle compass, taken from an old captain’s logbook. Navigation themes and refreshing taste of this excellent wine make it look like a fresh sea breeze – Brezza.

Giorgio Lungarotti founded economy Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti in the early 60s, he is one of the devotees of modern high-quality wine. The case is currently Giorgio Lungarotti continue his 2 daughters – Chiara and Teresa. Their desire for new things while respecting the family tradition was the impetus for the development of winemaking in the region as a whole. Thanks to their efforts in 1968 wine area Torgiano (Torgiano) one of the first obtained the status of DOC, and since the harvest of 1983, wines of this region are designated as DOCG. The company is also engaged in the cultivation of Lungarotti olive trees and produces excellent balsamic vinegar.

A huge role in the company plays the wife of Giorgio Lungarotti – Maria Grazia Marchetti, which attaches great importance to the culture of wine consumption and its long history. Thanks to her, in 1974, the company opened Lungarotti Wine Museum, which is located in the palace of the XVII century, and in 2000 the Museum was opened olive oil.

In the possession of the family Lungarotti are 260 hectares of vineyards, of which 40 hectares are located in Torgiano and 20 hectares in Montefalco. The cultivation of the vine used advanced techniques and strict limitation of productivity, as well as respect for the environment.