2011 Paolo and Giampero Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco "Passito" (Half Bottle)
Paolo Bea’s Passito is one of Italy’s most mythical sweet wines—a tiny‑production, hand‑crafted relic of Umbrian tradition that critics routinely praise for its exotic depth and haunting complexity. Rum‑soaked fruit, spice, and dark‑chocolate richness meet Bea’s signature purity, creating a wine that feels both ancient and electrifyingly alive. With more than a decade of bottle age already built in, this is the kind of rarity collectors dream about, and the kind that rewards buying more than one: each bottle becomes a snapshot of its slow, mesmerizing evolution. Our allocation is extremely limited, and opportunities to secure Passito at this level of maturity are almost nonexistent.
95 Points, Vinous Media:
"Rum-soaked cherries, cinnamon sticks, shavings of dark chocolate and confectionary spice define the 2011 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. This finished at a respectable 95 grams of residual sugar per liter, making for an almost sweet and sour sensation that keeps the taster returning to the glass for more."