2015 Paolo Bea 'San Valentino Rosso' Umbria IGT Central Otago savoury spices and a whiff

savoury spices and a whiff of bramble

Lingering and velvety with extraordinary character

with sweet citrus

cool fermentation followed by gentle pressing to gain a soft extraction of flavour and tannins

they are not chill-filtered and no colouring is added

2015 Paolo Bea 'San Valentino Rosso' Umbria IGT Central Otago savoury spices and a whiffThe much beloved San Valentino is a full bore Bea experience, and the 2015 is arguably the greatest version the Estate has ever produced. With an astonishing 59 days of maceration, this blend of 70% Sangiovese with 15% each Sagrantino and Montepulciano rested one year in steel, three years in large Slavonian casks, and an additional year in bottle before its release the same long and rigorous aging process as its pricier siblings. The nose is pure