Paolo Bea Umbria Rosso Vigna San Valentino - 2019 (750ml)
Paolo Bea Umbria Rosso Vigna San Valentino - 2019 (750ml)
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This wine is sourced from the San Valentino vineyard in Montefalco the soil of which is dominated by clay. The vineyard is at 1300 feet altitude. The composition of the Montefalco Rosso is 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, all from a 50-year old vineyard containing the constituent grapes. Harvest usually occurs in the final ten days of October. Bea puts all the dry reds through extensive cuvaison. In this instance, the wine usually macerates for approximately 30 days before being racked and prepared for the malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 3 years in stainless steel and an additional 4 to 12 months in bottle before release.
The 2019 Rosso San Valentino is impossible to ignore, with a bouquet that reminds me of Christmas morning. A burst of black cherries, allspice, and clove give way to dark chocolate and mint. This displays textures of pure silk, lifted and energetic, with depths of ripe wild berry fruits and a core of stimulating acidity that keeps the palate reeling. The 2019 finishes staining, long and lightly structured, with grippy tannins that tug at the cheeks. However, through it all, the final note is freshness. The 2019 is a high-energy and loveable Rosso San Valentino that will turn many heads. - Erc Guido August '24
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