Paolo Bea Montefalco San Valentino Rosso

One of the titans of Italian wine, Paolo Bea's wines remain singular—boisterous, unabashedly wild expressions of their undulating, sun-drenched hills of origin, each new vintage of which is eagerly anticipated by a legion of loyal clients.

The San Valentino vineyard is located at 1,300 feet in elevation, and the vines are all at least 50 years old. The blend here is 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, and 15% Montepulciano, and grapes are picked at peak ripeness. Macerated for 30 days, the wine is then aged for 4 years before it is bottled. 

'The 2019 Rosso San Valentino is impossible to ignore, with a bouquet that reminds me of Christmas morning. A burst of black cherries, allspice and clove give way to dark chocolate and mint. This displays textures of pure silk, lifted and energetic, with depths of ripe wild berry fruits and a core of stimulating acidity that keeps the palate reeling. The 2019 finishes staining, long and lightly structured, with grippy tannins that tug at the cheeks. However, through it all, the final note is freshness. The 2019 is a high-energy and loveable Rosso San Valentino that will turn many heads.' - Vinous Media, 94-95 points.