Paolo Bea 'pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2015 (750ml)
Price: $92.99
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Varietal | Sangiovese^montepulciano^sagrantino |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 25497 |
| Size | 750ml |
"The cru Pipparellois situated at 400 meters altitude with soils of gravel and clay, and this bottling displays Bea’s masterfultouch with Sangiovese, which achieves a wilder expressionhere than in neighboring Tuscany. Comprising 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, and 15% Sagrantino,the phenomenal 2015 harnesses the combination of power and energy that characterizes the vintage here. Clocking in just under 15% alcohol, it bears its broadness gracefully, with a blossoming nose of black olives, Indian spices, and bittersweet chocolate.Certain vintages of Pipparello deemphasize varietal expressivenessin favor of a greater overall sense ofspicy, earthy complexity, but the dominant presence of Sangiovese is clearly articulated in this ’15, whose palate displays surprising drive and acidity. It’s a heavyweight that can really dance in the ring."
--Importer's Notes
