Torgiano Riserva DOCG (Italy)

Torgiano Riserva DOCG is a wine from Umbria based on the Sangiovese grape.

Typical Flavors

Red
Cherry

Strawberry

Raspberry

Cranberry

Blackberry

Black
Cherry

Plum

Tomato

Herbs

Violets

Spices

Tea Leaves

Oak Added Flavors:

Vanilla

Coffee

Cinnamon

Tobacco

Red Cherries and Wild Berries are typical Torgiano Riserva flavors.

With aging, Darker Berries, Sweeter Cherry, Plum, and Herb flavors are added.

Hints of Flowers (Violets), Licorice, Spices, Tea, and Minerals.

Profile

Medium

Medium

Medium

Medium Plus

Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Food Pairing

Pasta

Risotto

Ham

Salumi

Pizza

Hamburger

Chicken

Turkey

Sausages

Rabbit

Pork

Wild Boar

Lamb

Veal

Game

Beef

Torgiano Riserva pairs well with both Italian and International food.

It loves Rich Pasta Dishes, Tomato Sauces, Stews and Mushroom Sauces.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Grilled Vegetables.
Cured Meat. Prosciutto. Salami.
Tomato Sauce. Meat Sauce.
Truffle Sauce. Mushroom Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto. Pasta Cabonara.
Pasta Arrabbiata. Pasta with Truffles.
Rich Pizza. Pizza Picante. Lasagna.
Poultry. Rich Chicken. Turkey. Rabbit.
Hamburger. Sausages. Veal.
Stew. Wild Boar Stew. Ox Tail Stew.
Pork (Herb Grilled).
Lamb. Lamb Chops with Rosemary).
Red Meat. Braises. Roast Beef. Game.

Cheese:
Mature Cheese.
Pecorino. Parmigiano. Asiago. Provolone.

Tuscan Specialities:
Ribollita (Hearthy Soup).
Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Steak).
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Polenta with Black Truffle.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.