Paolo Bea

San Valentino Sangiovese Blend 2019

9.3

Poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2019 San Valentino pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and a decent amount of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with sensational notes of Bing cherry, plum, licorice, Palo Santo, varnish, balsamico, exotic spices, and a mix of dried under brush and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose . The finish is long and there is no shortage of excitement. A wine that simultaneously makes you think and fills you with joy. Drink now through 2034. — a day ago

Jamie, Andrew and 14 others liked this

Azienda Agraria Scacciadiavoli

Sagrantino di Montefalco 2008

Lyn Farmer

9.4

At 17 years this wine is still deep, vibrant ruby in color with powerful aromas of black cherry, black olive, earth, leather and forest floor. Showing youth as well as age it is full and meaty and yet still agile on the palate. Velvet tannins give it a rich texture but there is no heaviness here. Stunning wine with a very long finish. — 4 months ago

David, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Tabarrini

"Colle Grimaldesco" Montefalco Sagrantino 2015

Jerry Raphael

9.1

Excellent — 4 months ago

Matt liked this

Calcabrina

Foglio 11 Umbria Rosso Sagrantino

Severn G

9.3

2015 | Sagrantino
Fattoria Calcabrina; Foglio 11
Umbria, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2025-30+) — a month ago

Dave, Doug and 25 others liked this

Ceccherini Cristiano

Never had this, i am very curious.
I have actually heard a lot of good comments.
It looks good from your score too.

Arnaldo-Caprai

25 Anni Sagrantino di Montefalco 2019

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

Still on the young side but already revealing it’s greatness. Additional cellartime will make this an exceptional beauty. Quite serious tannic backbone and some alcoholic heat. Time should make them blend — 3 months ago

Dave, Tom and 12 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

Sounds marvelous

Anthony De Blasi

Yes it was, I have several wines of their range and they are all very good. Highly recommended

Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea

Pagliaro Montefalco Sagrantino 2019

Ron R

9.4

A more leaner rendition of this varietal, but in a good way. Nose displays clean cinnamon and toast. Palate is broad and expansive, yet light on its feet. A kiss of vanilla pod and black fruits conclude an excellent presentation. This is an intellectual wine.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ. — 5 months ago

with Anne-marie

Scott@Mister, Tom and 24 others liked this

Jose Lorenzo

Amazing producer. If ever in SOBE “Macchialina” has a great line up on there list as well as “Bar Bucce” in little river area of Miami

Jay Kline

@Ron R brother…where do I begin! Paolo Bea is a hero of mine and his son Giampiero is now carrying the torch. There are others that are doing things in a somewhat similar fashion…but that should require further discussion.

Ron R

@Jose Lorenzo, am I invited to storm Miami? 👀