Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero with the subtlest tinge of

with the subtlest tinge of smoke and finely chiselled

intense and nicely voluminous flavors are also relatively refined with a subtle bead of minerality adding lift on the balanced and highly persistent finish

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Paolo Bea, Sagrantino Montefalco Passito Brut Zero with the subtlest tinge ofRum 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