Paolo Bea San Valentino Rosso 2020

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2019
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Montepulciano
Appellation: Umbria Rosso IGT
Country: Italy
Region: Umbria – Montefalco
Producer: Paolo Bea
Winemaker: Giampiero Bea
Vineyard: San Valentino vineyard – estate parcel at ~400m elevation
Soil: Clay-limestone with rocky alluvial deposits
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic; no synthetic treatments
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Fermentation: Native yeasts; fermented in stainless steel with extended maceration; aged 12+ months in large neutral Slavonian oak; bottled unfined, unfiltered, with no added sulfur

Tasting Notes:
Warm, wild, and soulful. A lifted, rustic red showing dried cherry, red plum, rose petals, and crushed herbs with underlying earth and spice. The palate is structured yet elegant, with firm tannins, savory depth, and a long, mineral-tinged finish. A vivid expression of Umbrian terroir, bursting with life.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with grilled lamb, porchetta, wild mushrooms, or aged pecorino. Best decanted or opened well in advance.

About the Producer:
Paolo Bea is one of Italy’s most revered natural wine estates, known for deeply traditional farming, patient cellar work, and soulful wines with no shortcuts. “San Valentino” is often the gateway to the estate’s red wines—accessible yet unmistakably Bea, with transparency and old-world power.