Paolo Bea

Lapideus Umbria Bianco Trebbiano

9.46 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Umbria, Italy
Trebbiano
Mushrooms
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Opened and decanted shortly before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a very rustic looking, deep straw bordering gold color; medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes bruised and dried fruits: dried apricot, bruised yellow apple, candied oranges, yellow flowers, herbaceous (rosemary?), and old wood. And yet there’s a freshness there that is undeniable. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium + acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is very long. Another vintage of Lapideus and another beauty from Giampiero. These wines make me think and each time I get to enjoy one, I’m reminded of why wine can be so special. Drink now through 2029. Bottle No. 0859/2655.

Opened and decanted shortly before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a very rustic looking, deep straw bordering gold color; medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes bruised and dried fruits: dried apricot, bruised yellow apple, candied oranges, yellow flowers, herbaceous (rosemary?), and old wood. And yet there’s a freshness there that is undeniable. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium + acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is very long. Another vintage of Lapideus and another beauty from Giampiero. These wines make me think and each time I get to enjoy one, I’m reminded of why wine can be so special. Drink now through 2029. Bottle No. 0859/2655.

Jan 3rd, 2025
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The 2019 Lapideus is honeyed with dried peaches and apricots, complemented by spiced blood orange. This is lively and softly textured, soothing the senses with mineral-tinged pit fruits and sweet spices. It finishes with tension, puckering the cheeks as hints of nectarine and liquid stone slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2023)

The 2019 Lapideus is honeyed with dried peaches and apricots, complemented by spiced blood orange. This is lively and softly textured, soothing the senses with mineral-tinged pit fruits and sweet spices. It finishes with tension, puckering the cheeks as hints of nectarine and liquid stone slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2023)

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2023
Jule Ryan

Candied stone fruit citrus and complex.

Candied stone fruit citrus and complex.

Sep 8th, 2024
Jeff Ryan

Primo orange wine . Bea never disappoints.

Primo orange wine . Bea never disappoints.

Sep 8th, 2024
Jon Ferrer

Jon had this 7 months ago

Jon had this 7 months ago

Jul 3rd, 2024
Carolina G

Carolina had this a year ago

Carolina had this a year ago

Aug 26th, 2023