Paolo Bea
San Valentino Sangiovese Blend
Umbria, Italy
Blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, aged 3 years in large Slavonian casks, with a whopping 59 days of maceration, deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, complex spice, earth and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, herbs, layers of spice spice and earthy notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy character. Very nice!
Blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, aged 3 years in large Slavonian casks, with a whopping 59 days of maceration, deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, complex spice, earth and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, herbs, layers of spice spice and earthy notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy character. Very nice!
Sep 3rd, 2023
Awesome. Great value vs the more expensive Montefalco.
Awesome. Great value vs the more expensive Montefalco.
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2021
The 2015 is the current release of the zesty and potent Montefalco Rosso San Valentino. It’s composed of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, all from 50-year-old vines within the San Valentino vineyard. Also worth mentioning is that this doesn’t spend any time in wood; instead, maturation takes place over three years in stainless steel tank. That said, the intense mix of wild berry, cherry, clove, sweet mineral, violet and dusty rose that forms the bouquet is all terroir, varietal and vintage. It makes its presence known with tart red fruits, sour citrus and spice, as nervous acids force the mouth to water, adding further sweetness and thrust. The expression suddenly turns feminine and perfumed, with a mix of gorgeous inner florals resonating above a tug of subtle tannin. The 2015 is a seductive, eyes-rolling-to-the-back-of-your-head expression of San Valentino. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2021)
The 2015 is the current release of the zesty and potent Montefalco Rosso San Valentino. It’s composed of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Montepulciano, all from 50-year-old vines within the San Valentino vineyard. Also worth mentioning is that this doesn’t spend any time in wood; instead, maturation takes place over three years in stainless steel tank. That said, the intense mix of wild berry, cherry, clove, sweet mineral, violet and dusty rose that forms the bouquet is all terroir, varietal and vintage. It makes its presence known with tart red fruits, sour citrus and spice, as nervous acids force the mouth to water, adding further sweetness and thrust. The expression suddenly turns feminine and perfumed, with a mix of gorgeous inner florals resonating above a tug of subtle tannin. The 2015 is a seductive, eyes-rolling-to-the-back-of-your-head expression of San Valentino. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2021)
Alex deftly decanted by glads with Vinturi Aerator. This rich blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montepulciano fills the palette. Sour cherries, salty bacon, scraped leather, lasting finish. Paola Bea, a master of Umbrian wine!
Alex deftly decanted by glads with Vinturi Aerator. This rich blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montepulciano fills the palette. Sour cherries, salty bacon, scraped leather, lasting finish. Paola Bea, a master of Umbrian wine!
1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2021
This had tart cherry, currant with lots of spice on the nose.
This had tart cherry, currant with lots of spice on the nose.
Apr 28th, 2023
Jammy and delicious. More depth as it opened up. Black cherry and a hint of eucalyptus. Love this.
Jammy and delicious. More depth as it opened up. Black cherry and a hint of eucalyptus. Love this.
Jan 14th, 2023Mostly primary with a graphite nose, spice & tobacco.
Mostly primary with a graphite nose, spice & tobacco.
Nov 11th, 2022
Nice tannins and dark cherries.
Nice tannins and dark cherries.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Underwhelming. Perhaps didn’t get the decant it needed but was flatter than I’d hoped
Underwhelming. Perhaps didn’t get the decant it needed but was flatter than I’d hoped
Aug 4th, 2021