| Producer | Paolo Bea |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Varietal | Sagrantino |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 1168457 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: The Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco Cerrete 2019 is a wine of remarkable depth and intensity, showcasing a deep violet/ruby color and a complex, brooding character. The nose offers an exotic blend of dark and blue fruits, such as blackberries and plums, layered with rum-soaked cherries, an array of sweet spices, dried herbs, leather, and earthy undertones. On the full-bodied palate, the wine delivers a powerful structure defined by massive, yet refined, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that provides lift and elegance, preventing it from feeling heavy. Flavors of dark chocolate, licorice, tobacco, and a distinct balsamic edge emerge, culminating in a persistent, complex, and savory finish with a pleasantly bitter tinge, hinting at a long life ahead in the cellar.
Estate History: References in the archives of Montefalco, the beautiful hill town in Umbria, document the presence of the Bea family in this locality as early as 1500. This tiny estate is the classic Italian fattoria, producing wine, raising farm animals for trade and home consumption and working the land to produce olives, fruits and vegetables. To this day, the Bea family raises and produces much of what they consume on a daily basis.
Paolo Bea, the senior member of the family, is the guiding force behind the production of this series of intense and idiosyncratic wines. He is assisted by his two sons, Giuseppe, who farms the vineyards, and Giampiero, who assists in the vinification and is responsible for all commercial aspects of the winery. The entire property encompasses 15 hectares: 5 of which are dedicated to the vineyards, 2 to olives, and the remainder to the fruits, vegetables and grains that are grown.
Sagrantino is the predominant grape, covering 60% of the vineyard surface. The remaining 40% is planted to Sangiovese and Montepulciano, with a small parcel planted to several white varieties. The vineyards are cultivated organically, all grapes are harvested manually and all wines are bottled without fining or filtration.
