This is an IGT blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. The organic Lungarotti 2017 San Giorgio is packaged in a heavy, rather unsustainable glass bottle. I do get cigar aromas that remind me of the tobacco plantations of Umbria. You are rewarded with savory spice and dark fruit with plum and dried blackberry. It shows big intensity, spread over a full-bodied style, with dark, hot-vintage concentration. This was a release of some 15,000 bottles.

Ripe red currant, tobacco, black licorice and tar notes are aromatic and well-knit, set against firm, creamy tannins in this medium- to full-bodied red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Canaiolo Drink now through 2023.??–AN??Region: Italy / Umbria Select to Add

The dried currant, black licorice, grilled herb and cocoa powder notes are layered with dense tannins in this firm, aging red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Umbria Select to Add

This spicy red offers an aromatic mix of dried currant, incense and iron notes, backed by medium tannins and a minerally finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / Umbria Select to Add

San Giorgio is an historic wine that represents an international variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, married to a local one: Sangiovese. The results are soft and generous and although you can recognize characteristics of both, the fruit is perfectly ripe and balanced. ——M.L.(3/1/2011)—— 91