Paolo Bea 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy 2018
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
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Napa CA 94558
United States
Paolo Bea, a benchmark estate in Umbria, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional, natural winemaking practices. The 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva exemplifies this philosophy, offering a profound expression of the region's indigenous varieties and terroir.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino
- TERROIR: Grapes are sourced from the Pipparello vineyard, a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1,300 feet above sea level, with clay and gravel soils that impart structure and minerality to the wine.
- VINIFICATION: Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, with an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for four years before release, allowing for the development of rich, powerfully structured characteristics.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet-red in the glass, it offers a brooding melding of red and black fruits and loamy earth. Scents of sappy black cherry, cassis, mulberry, saddle leather, dark spice, and turned earth carry over to a taut, full-bodied palate with powerful structure.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.
Paolo Bea, a benchmark estate in Umbria, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional, natural winemaking practices. The 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva exemplifies this philosophy, offering a profound expression of the region's indigenous varieties and terroir.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino
- TERROIR: Grapes are sourced from the Pipparello vineyard, a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1,300 feet above sea level, with clay and gravel soils that impart structure and minerality to the wine.
- VINIFICATION: Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, with an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for four years before release, allowing for the development of rich, powerfully structured characteristics.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet-red in the glass, it offers a brooding melding of red and black fruits and loamy earth. Scents of sappy black cherry, cassis, mulberry, saddle leather, dark spice, and turned earth carry over to a taut, full-bodied palate with powerful structure.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.
Paolo Bea, a benchmark estate in Umbria, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional, natural winemaking practices. The 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva exemplifies this philosophy, offering a profound expression of the region's indigenous varieties and terroir.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino
- TERROIR: Grapes are sourced from the Pipparello vineyard, a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1,300 feet above sea level, with clay and gravel soils that impart structure and minerality to the wine.
- VINIFICATION: Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, with an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for four years before release, allowing for the development of rich, powerfully structured characteristics.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet-red in the glass, it offers a brooding melding of red and black fruits and loamy earth. Scents of sappy black cherry, cassis, mulberry, saddle leather, dark spice, and turned earth carry over to a taut, full-bodied palate with powerful structure.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.
Paolo Bea, a benchmark estate in Umbria, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional, natural winemaking practices. The 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva exemplifies this philosophy, offering a profound expression of the region's indigenous varieties and terroir.
- WINEMAKER: Giampiero Bea
- FARMING: Certified Organic; practicing Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino
- TERROIR: Grapes are sourced from the Pipparello vineyard, a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1,300 feet above sea level, with clay and gravel soils that impart structure and minerality to the wine.
- VINIFICATION: Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, with an extended maceration period of 40-50 days on the skins to extract deep color and complex flavors.
- AGING: The wine is aged for four years before release, allowing for the development of rich, powerfully structured characteristics.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep garnet-red in the glass, it offers a brooding melding of red and black fruits and loamy earth. Scents of sappy black cherry, cassis, mulberry, saddle leather, dark spice, and turned earth carry over to a taut, full-bodied palate with powerful structure.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese.