COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Sagrantino
PRODUCER
Paolo Bea
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Paolo Bea Cerrete 2011 is a Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG from Umbria, Italy, crafted exclusively from 100% Sagrantino grapes. The 'Cerrete' vineyard, situated at 400 meters elevation, is considered the estate's highest-tier offering and was first released in this vintage. The Bea family has a long-standing history in Montefalco winemaking, with Paolo Bea being a key figure in artisanal and natural winemaking practices, further championed by his son Giampiero Bea. The estate is known for its commitment to traditional methods and minimal intervention, making it a significant name in the natural wine movement.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€125
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cerrete vineyard sits at 400 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Made with indigenous yeasts and minimal sulfur.
Fact 03
Aged for a total of 57 months before release.
Fact 04
This wine received a 94/100 rating from Robert Parker.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Paolo Bea Cerrete 2011 is produced using 100% Sagrantino grapes. The winemaking process begins with spontaneous fermentation utilizing indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended maceration period of 52 days. The wine is then aged for 12 months in steel tanks, followed by 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks (botti). It is released unfiltered and after an additional 12 months of bottle aging. The estate adheres to organic farming practices and aims for minimal intervention, including limited or no sulfur additions.
