2017 Paolo Bea "Pipparello" Montefalco Rosso Riserva
Pre-Arrival
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Vinous
Review Date: 11/2022The 2017 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello bursts from the glass with smoky grilled herbs, shaved cedar, dried cherries, currants, hints of spiced citrus… the list goes on and on. It washes across the palate with soft, fleshy textures and masses of balsamic-tinged dark red fruits, yet at the core, stimulating acidity creates a wildly energetic expression. This finishes remarkably long and potent, already providing pleasure through its primary components. The 2017 has a long story to tell, as grippy tannins slowly resolve under an air of rosy inner florals. This is Pipparello on steroids. (EG)
Price: $89.99
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Pre-arrival items can be purchased in advance of their arrival at our stores. This product is estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 07/31/2026.
Professional Reviews
93
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 05/2023
A blend of 60% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 25% Montepulciano, the Paolo Bea 2017 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello is full-bodied but elegant, with natural ripeness and black fruit flavors that are characteristic of this hot and dry vintage. There are lingering hints of sweetness as well in this wine that sees 42 days of skin contact during fermentation and a prolonged 22 months in large oak casks. Bea's hands-off winemaking style means that his releases are always marked by the character of the vintage. He describes this wine as "ruffiano," which in Italian somewhat translates as "ready-to-please." (ML)
Product Details
Origin: Umbria, Italy
Type/Varietal: Sangiovese
SKU: #1753653