Paolo Bea “Pipparello” Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2018 750ml

The cru Pipparello is situated at 400 meters altitude with soils of gravel and clay, and this bottling displays Bea’s masterful touch with Sangiovese, which achieves a wilder expression here than in neighboring Tuscany. Comprising 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, and 15% Sagrantino, the 2017, which spent 40 days on its skins, offers a similar aromatic elegance to the “San Valentino” above, with a sense of umami and a deep salinity. Its palate is massively concentrated yet linear and pure, with refined tannins driving the finish to a remarkable length. It should age effortlessly.