2019 Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino Secco Cerrete [V97]

Producer: Paolo Bea 
Region: Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy
Varietal: Sagrantino
Year: 2019 

Vinous, 97 Points 

"The 2019 Montefalco Sagrantino Cerrete is a dark beast of a Sagrantino, bursting from the glass with an aromatic display that reminds me more of food than wine. The bouquet mixes cherry sauce, ginger and clove with hints of seared meat and flowery underbrush. It opens with a pleasant inner sweetness and velvety textures, as balsamic spice complicates a dense wave of ripe red and black fruits. Through it all, zesty acidity maintains a fantastic balance as the 2019 leaves black tea-like tannins and a lingering licorice resonance." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Intense in nearly every aspect, with a deep violet color, robust tannins, and power that announces itself from the first aromas through the persistent finish. Despite all of this intensity, the wine is not heavy, as the terroir provides lift and elegance that enchants the senses." 

Alcohol: 15.5% 

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