Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero warm iron-infused earth notes and

warm iron-infused earth notes and a hint of minerality that can also be found on the round

plum and even more floral wisps

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

intense and nicely detailed middleweight flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the highly refreshing finale

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

Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero warm iron-infused earth notes andRum 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