COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grechetto (20%), Malvasia (20%), Garganega (20%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%), Chardonnay (20%)
PRODUCER
Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea
REGION
Umbria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Santa Chiara is a distinctive white wine from Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea, located in the Montefalco sub-region of Umbria, Italy. Produced under the Umbria IGT Bianco appellation, this wine is notable for its skin-contact (orange wine) vinification, resulting in a deep yellow-gold hue and complex character. The blend comprises equal parts Grechetto, Malvasia, Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. The Bea family, with a winemaking history spanning centuries, is a cornerstone of Italy's natural wine movement, emphasizing minimal intervention and a philosophy that wine is a gift from nature. The 2020 vintage is noted for its vibrant energy and aromatic complexity.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is made using an ancient technique called skin-maceration, common for red wines but less so for whites.
Fact 02
The Bea estate is a founding member of Vini Veri, a consortium of natural winegrowers.
Fact 03
Each bottle's label is handwritten by the producer, adding a personal touch.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of five distinct grape varieties, each making up 20% of the final wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Santa Chiara is produced using a skin-contact method, where the white grape blend macerates on its skins for approximately two weeks in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is spontaneous, driven by indigenous yeasts without temperature control, and no sulfur is added during this stage. Following fermentation, the wine matures on its fine lees in stainless steel for one year. It is bottled without fining or filtration, with only a minimal addition of sulfites possible at bottling. The estate adheres to organic and biodynamic farming principles.
