2019 Paolo Bea, Pipparello Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy Nicolas Reau emphatic nose of saffron

emphatic nose of saffron

fresh and lip-smacking

Aged on lees for 16-18 months before being riddled and disgorged by hand

Sourced from the San Luigi cru vineyards in the municipality of Dogliani

No hedging

2019 Paolo Bea, Pipparello Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, Italy Nicolas Reau emphatic nose of saffronThe Pipparello vineyard is a hilltop site in Montefalco at 1300 feet above sea level. The soil is clay and gravel. The vines in the Pipparello vineyard are a minimum of 20 years old. Harvest takes place normally during the middle of October. The ultimate wine is a blend of roughly 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano and 15% Sagrantino. The cuvaison extends for a period between 40 to 50 days. After the alcoholic fermentation this wine spends a year in