Sagrantino di Montefalco 'Pagliaro' Paolo Bea 2017

The Sagrantino "Pagliaro" by Paolo Bea is an absolute reference point in its category, a multifaceted and exciting expression capable of combining richness and character strength every year. Giampiero Bea is a central figure in the world of natural wines, being not only the owner of one of the most interesting and internationally known wineries for the production of artisanal wines, but also the president-founder of the Vini Veri consortium, a leading association in the naturalist movement. The winery founded by Giampiero's father, Paolo, has very deep roots as the first bottling dates back to 1980, but the belief in the vineyard and winery has remained unchanged since then: to respect nature without overpowering it, to create healthy products, to wait for the natural cycles to complete, to safeguard the flavors of the earth.

The "Pagliaro" wine comes from pure Sagrantino grapes from vines about 20 years old located at 400 meters above sea level. Giampiero's back label testifies to the total transparency professed both in the vineyard and in the winery, being reported every step from harvest to bottling. In the vineyard no use of chemical or synthetic products, in order to obtain perfectly healthy and vital grapes. In the winery, the same belief continues, with reduced additions of sulfur dioxide and fermentations that occur with indigenous yeasts. The macerations are prolonged for a long time, and in this case last up to 40 days. The aging takes place for 12 months in stainless steel and for another 28 in strictly large wood before bottling. No filtration or clarification in order to completely preserve the character of the liquid.

The "Pagliaro" Sagrantino reveals itself in the glass with an intense ruby red color bordered by garnet reflections depending on the degree of ripeness. The nose is an effusion of contrasting sensations, initially unfolding between hints of plums and cherries in spirits, ready to give way to balsamic and earthy bursts. The rusticity of the outlined picture is undeniable, but its presentation is also spontaneous and direct, which is one of its strengths. On the palate, it showcases its