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2003 Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Umbria
- Montefalco
- Montefalco Rosso
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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cweiss wrote:
April 7, 2020 - I'm always surprised by how much the small amount of Sagrantino dominates the blend. A nice wine, tannin pretty much resolved, and showing less after a few hours, so I think it's towards the end of its drinking window.
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portman63 Likes this wine: 91 points
June 19, 2019 - I will echo Eric Guido's sentiment that blind, this would never be pegged as from a hot vintage by me. I got red and black cherries and some balsamic notes along with a bit of black pepper in the mid-palate. Tannins are resolved thus giving it the silkiness most seem to notice recently. A strong showing, but I've read before that Paolo Bea shows well and is restrained in warm vintages.
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IJC Likes this wine:
March 23, 2019 - Assertive, but controlled, especially from this hot vintage. Plum and nutmeg, ie, extremely rich, but with an edge of spice. Pairs well with hearty food, especially a bolognese sauce, for example.
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 6, 2018 - Really enjoyed this wine. Bought in Umbria a while back. Plum colored. Not much of a nose. Pleasant integrated and complex wine with muted purple and deep blue fruit. Borderline drink by itself but excellent paired with food. Pleasant finish. Tutto bene.
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blancdeblancs Likes this wine:
November 3, 2017 - Was afraid it could be a little 'done' because the vintage was so challenging and so warm. Luckily, we caught it just before---beautifully integrated texture, mature notes of brown sugar, leather, dried flowers. So pleased it was showing well.
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By Eric Guido
Central Italy’s Best-Kept Secrets (Jun 2020), 6/1/2020 (link)(Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Paolo Bea
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard Pipparello
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- SubRegion Montefalco
- Appellation Montefalco Rosso
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 66 (55%)
- Consumed 54 (45%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryItaly
- RegionUmbria
- SubRegionMontefalco
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