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Winery | Paolo Bea |
|---|---|
Grapes | Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Montepulciano |
Region | Montefalco |
Wine style | Central Italy Red |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | This ruby red wine offers aromas of roasted plum, dried herbs, ripe blackberry layered with black pepper,vanilla and licorice. The soft, structured palate shows a distinct streak of acidity and introduces notes of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and truffles. The finish is caressing and long. Its remarkable tannins lead into a brightly acidic finish. |
Central Italy is a red wine wonderland with an impressive history. Wine cultivation dates all the way back to 8000 BC when Etruscans were settled in the area. It's a land of contrasts. Green hills, craggy coastlines, and mountain peaks all play host to vineyards which produce wines unique to their regions.
Central Italian reds are often composed of Sangiovese, the most widely planted grape in It...
