Paolo Bea 'San Valentino' Umbria Rosso, Umbria, Italy 2019
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Paolo Bea, a historic family estate in Montefalco, Umbria, has been cultivating vines since the 1500s. Renowned for their dedication to organic farming and traditional winemaking, the Bea family produces wines that authentically express the region's terroir and indigenous grape varieties. The 'San Valentino' Umbria Rosso is a testament to their philosophy, offering a harmonious blend of local grapes.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano
- TERROIR: Sourced from the San Valentino vineyard, featuring clay and limestone soils that impart structure and minerality. The vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate with significant diurnal temperature variation, enhancing aromatic complexity and acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The must undergoes an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for two years in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness, followed by two additional years in large Slavonian oak casks to develop depth and complexity.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2019 'San Valentino' entices with a bouquet reminiscent of Christmas morning, featuring black cherries, allspice, clove, dark chocolate, and mint. On the palate, it displays silky textures, vibrant wild berry fruits, and a core of stimulating acidity, culminating in a long, lightly structured finish with grippy tannins.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.
- SCORES: 94+ points – Vinous
Paolo Bea, a historic family estate in Montefalco, Umbria, has been cultivating vines since the 1500s. Renowned for their dedication to organic farming and traditional winemaking, the Bea family produces wines that authentically express the region's terroir and indigenous grape varieties. The 'San Valentino' Umbria Rosso is a testament to their philosophy, offering a harmonious blend of local grapes.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano
- TERROIR: Sourced from the San Valentino vineyard, featuring clay and limestone soils that impart structure and minerality. The vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate with significant diurnal temperature variation, enhancing aromatic complexity and acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The must undergoes an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for two years in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness, followed by two additional years in large Slavonian oak casks to develop depth and complexity.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2019 'San Valentino' entices with a bouquet reminiscent of Christmas morning, featuring black cherries, allspice, clove, dark chocolate, and mint. On the palate, it displays silky textures, vibrant wild berry fruits, and a core of stimulating acidity, culminating in a long, lightly structured finish with grippy tannins.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.
- SCORES: 94+ points – Vinous