{"title":"The World of Paolo Bea: High-Definition Montefalco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExperience the untamed soul of Montefalco through the lens of the legendary Bea family. These non-interventionist, high-definition wines are tectonic expressions of place, balancing raw power with ancient artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2019-paolo-bea-rosso-de-veo-igt-umbria-rossosomm2505-pbea19rveo-750","title":"2019 Paolo Bea, “Rosso de Véo” IGT Umbria Rosso","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cult classic to collector’s essential, the wines of Paolo Bea—Umbria’s most celebrated vintner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—have become must-haves for the serious connoisseur. A cellar stocked with Bea Sagrantino alongside the likes of Classified Growth Bordeaux, Premier\/Grand Cru Burgundy, Barolo, and Brunello di Montalcino signals a discerning, adventurous palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs always with Paolo Bea, quantities are extremely limited. These are true showpieces for the cellar—secure yours while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rosso de Véo” is a selection of the Bea estate’s younger Sagrantino vines, principally from the Cerrete vineyard which graces the highest point in Montefalco, between 1300 and 1500 feet above sea level. “Rosso de Véo” (first released in 2005) is most easily described as the “young-vine cuvée” in the Bea lineup, although it is vinified in much the same way as the estate’s pricier single-vineyard wines. Young vines these may be, but you’d never know it from the profound wine in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ …  dark and brooding vintage for Veo, with depths of ripe red and blue fruit propelled by zesty acidity. Saline minerals saturate, and a primary concentration forms toward the close. It finishes dramatically long and tannic, yet they are round and soft contoured. Licorice and a tart cranberry concentration linger on and on. While labeled as Umbria Rosso, the Rosso de Veo could easily be a Montefalco Sagrantino …”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705181372470,"sku":"SOMM2505-PBEA19RVEO-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/0e8612040d53edfbce5f8ac50ec34ea4.jpg?v=1686587958"},{"product_id":"2019-paolo-bea-montefalco-sagrantino-cerretesomm2511-pbea19sagcrt-750","title":"2019 Paolo Bea, Montefalco Sagrantino \"Cerrete\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Paolo Bea “Cerrete” Montefalco Sagrantino Secco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not just a wine; it’s a benchmark. Crafted only in select vintages, “Cerrete” is sourced from the highest-altitude vineyard in Montefalco, where cooler, drier conditions elevate Sagrantino to breathtaking heights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation begins naturally after a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45-day maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 year in steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43 months in large oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a wine of profound depth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep violet in color, robust in tannin, and lifted with elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It announces itself from the first aromas and lingers with a persistent, enchanting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagrantino is one of the most naturally tannic grape varieties on the planet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of aging gracefully for multiple decades. If you’re a seeker of the finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmarone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied wonders that can age for nearly forever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is your next obsession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric Guido of Vinous Media awarded the 2019 Cerrete an extraordinary 97 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, calling it “a wine of profound depth and soul.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this wine is more than just a score. It’s a tribute to a family legacy that spans centuries. The Bea family has been rooted in Montefalco since the 1500s, and their wines have long been celebrated for their wild, soulful character and ecological integrity—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural wines before “natural” was a trend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 brought heartbreak to the Bea family, with the passing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaolo Bea in January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by his son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiuseppe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e just months later. Yet the estate endures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiampiero Bea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Paolo’s other son and the international face of the winery, continues to carry the torch. Their passing has only deepened the reverence for these wines—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enow iconic, like artists whose brilliance is immortalized after their death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCerrete 2019 is a rare release. A collector’s gem. A restaurant trophy. A piece of living history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“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.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289025540150,"sku":"SOMM2511-PBEA19SAGCRT-750","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019PaoloBea_MontefalcoSagrantinoCerrete.png?v=1762206878"},{"product_id":"2020-paolo-bea-san-valentino-umbria-rossosomm2604-pbea20svlnt-750","title":"2020 Paolo Bea, “San Valentino” Umbria Rosso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"embedded-user-query-container\" id=\"user-query-content-22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bubble ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bubble-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container response-container-with-gpi ng-tns-c2883577267-143 no-background is-mobile response-container-has-multiple-responses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-header ng-tns-c2883577267-143 ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAt the heart of Montefalco, the Bea estate stands as a sanctuary of ancestral winemaking, where the transition of the family torch from Paolo to his son Giampiero has only deepened their commitment to the raw, unfiltered expression of the land. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c2883577267-143\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c2883577267-143 is-mobile is-embedded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-content ng-tns-c2883577267-143\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_f51b3ee7e96ce16d\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e2020 Paolo Bea, “San Valentino” Umbria Rosso\u003c\/b\u003e serves as the most luminous and accessible gateway into the Bea family’s complex, visceral universe. Sourced from 50-year-old vines, this Sangiovese-dominant blend (70%, with 15% each of Sagrantino and Montepulciano) offers a vibrant tapestry of sun-drenched earth, wild berries, and forest floor. It is a soul-stirring red that masterfully balances its rustic Umbrian charm with a surprising, lifted freshness that makes it incredibly dynamic on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eWhile the small addition of Sagrantino provides the necessary structural \"bones,\" the Sangiovese takes center stage here with succulent fruit and a distinct mineral tension. It vibrates with a vital, high-energy character and a saline-tinged finish that is characteristic of the estate's non-interventionist philosophy. For those seeking an entry point into the \"summit of the pyramid\" that doesn't sacrifice depth or spiritual authenticity, the San Valentino is a definitive trophy for both the table and the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45405762977846,"sku":"SOMM2604-PBEA20SVLNT-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020PaoloBea_SanValentino_UmbriaRosso_2.png?v=1776787129"},{"product_id":"2020-paolo-bea-pagliaro-montefalco-sagrantino-seccosomm2604-pbea20pag-750","title":"2020 Paolo Bea, “Pagliaro” Montefalco Sagrantino Secco ","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePaolo Bea didn't just put Sagrantino on the map; he saved its soul. Long before \"minimal intervention\" was a trend, the Bea family treated their estate as a living organism, refusing to \"tame\" the grape’s legendary power with new oak. By trusting the land completely, they proved Sagrantino could be more than a tannic powerhouse—it is a poet, capable of ethereal grace and a kaleidoscopic complexity that defines the benchmark for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e2020 Paolo Bea “Pagliaro”\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-definition broadcast of the family’s most storied vineyard. While others smooth away the edges, the Pagliaro embraces a rugged, \"cool charisma\" and a structural gravity that feels like a slow force of nature. This is an unvarnished expression of Montefalco, achieving a profound mineral depth through 50 days of skin contact and years of patient rest in neutral, large-format Slavonian oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eYour mouth will water from the first aromatic tilt: rum-soaked black cherries, ashen stone, and dried violets collide with a savory core of balsamic and tobacco. On the palate, the massive, fine-grained tannins are wrapped in a cloak of blood orange and ripe blueberry, leading to a long, \"salty\" finish. This is a spellbinding, soulful bottle—dense, unyielding, and built for a decanter and a deeply marbled ribeye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45405775036470,"sku":"SOMM2604-PBEA20PAG-750","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020PaoloBea_Pagliaro_MontefalcoSagrantinoSecco.png?v=1776785617"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/paolobea1sm.jpg?v=1777667177","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/paolo-bea-umbrian-collection-spring-2026.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}