Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero A deft application of wood

A deft application of wood sets off riper aromas of poached plum and black cherry liqueur that display a plenitude of floral and discreet spice elements

modern style of Chateauneuf du Pape that inspire discussion between modernists and traditionalists

Instantly impressive in the glass and checking all the boxes for a fantastic

The floral and spice notes carry emphatically through the impressively long

and it was released some time ago (I'm also tasting the 2016

Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero A deft application of woodRum soaked cherries, cinnamon sticks, shavings of dark chocolate and confectionary spice define the 2011 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. Soothingly round and pleasantly sweet, it easily flows across the palate, displaying a mix of tart raspberry and licorice, all enlivened by zesty acidity. The 2011 finishes with a tart concentration while cleaning up beautifully, leaving sweet herbal tones and hints of blood orange. This finished at a respectable 95