Paolo Bea
Pagliaro Secco Montefalco Sagrantino
Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, earth and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant, herbs, spice, floral and earthy notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and smooth sweet earthy character. Very nice!
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, spice, earth and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant, herbs, spice, floral and earthy notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and smooth sweet earthy character. Very nice!
Sep 3rd, 2023
Popped and poured, consumed over three days. Consistent throughout. The 2007 “Pagliaro” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and a slightly watery rim. There appears to be a slight sign of sediment. High viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is high intensity and is absolutely mesmerizing with notes of ripe dark brambly fruit desiccated black cherry, beef broth, exotic spices, blood sausage, pipe tobacco, well oiled leather, red flowers and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the fruit and non-fruit characteristics. The finish is medium+. This baby is so grippy! An absolutely stellar bottle of Pagliaro that is strutting right now provided it gets some air and then after that, take your time. This has some real staying power. Drink now and through 2035. Bottle No. 5278/14100.
Popped and poured, consumed over three days. Consistent throughout. The 2007 “Pagliaro” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and a slightly watery rim. There appears to be a slight sign of sediment. High viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is high intensity and is absolutely mesmerizing with notes of ripe dark brambly fruit desiccated black cherry, beef broth, exotic spices, blood sausage, pipe tobacco, well oiled leather, red flowers and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the fruit and non-fruit characteristics. The finish is medium+. This baby is so grippy! An absolutely stellar bottle of Pagliaro that is strutting right now provided it gets some air and then after that, take your time. This has some real staying power. Drink now and through 2035. Bottle No. 5278/14100.
Mar 14th, 2023
Nose has smoked & partially-dried plum, sliced cherries dredged in cocoa powder, faint baking spice, mashed black cherries, old cigar box and dried blackberries.
Palate has grilled plum, savory herbs, over-ripe blackberry, bittersweet chocolate chips, faint fire-roasted tomato and raspberry puree.
Decanted +3H, needs lots more time to uncoil. Medium to heavy tannins with a drying palate texture similar to eating a spoonful of cocoa powder, dry + chocolatey. A wall of tannins, if drinking this before 2026, decant at least 8-12H.
Nose has smoked & partially-dried plum, sliced cherries dredged in cocoa powder, faint baking spice, mashed black cherries, old cigar box and dried blackberries.
Palate has grilled plum, savory herbs, over-ripe blackberry, bittersweet chocolate chips, faint fire-roasted tomato and raspberry puree.
Decanted +3H, needs lots more time to uncoil. Medium to heavy tannins with a drying palate texture similar to eating a spoonful of cocoa powder, dry + chocolatey. A wall of tannins, if drinking this before 2026, decant at least 8-12H.
Tart cherry pith, orange peel, dried herbs. On the palate: pencil shavings sandalwood, and smoke. Elevated rustic but fine grained tannins balanced by elevated acidity. 15% abv well balanced.
Tart cherry pith, orange peel, dried herbs. On the palate: pencil shavings sandalwood, and smoke. Elevated rustic but fine grained tannins balanced by elevated acidity. 15% abv well balanced.
Feb 23rd, 2020
Very nice Sagrantino. Nothing overly complex and a wee bit young but paired perfectly with Chicken Parm and friends.
Very nice Sagrantino. Nothing overly complex and a wee bit young but paired perfectly with Chicken Parm and friends.
Apr 17th, 2019
Not in perfect shape, possibly slightly advanced due to storage, but still singular.
Not in perfect shape, possibly slightly advanced due to storage, but still singular.
Nov 8th, 2018
Good but not a great vintage for this. A little too ripe and not backed up enough by structure.
Good but not a great vintage for this. A little too ripe and not backed up enough by structure.
Aug 23rd, 2018