"Rosso de Veo" 2018

750ml

Overview

"Rosso de Veo" is Paolo Bea’s purest expression of the powerful Sagrantino grape, crafted from younger vines across the estate’s best vineyards. This wine is a bold and intense representation of the terroir, offering remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential. The 2018 vintage presents a harmonious balance between the grape’s natural tannic strength and an elegant, fruit-driven profile, all achieved through Bea’s signature minimal-intervention approach.

Vinification and Aging

• Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
• Maceration: Extended skin contact for over 40 days, ensuring deep extraction of color, tannins, and flavor.
• Aging: Aged for 2–3 years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by additional bottle aging before release.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep, nearly opaque ruby with garnet reflections.
• Aroma: Rich and layered, with aromas of black cherries, wild berries, dried roses, licorice, and earthy notes of leather and tobacco.
• Palate: Powerful and structured, with firm yet well-integrated tannins. Flavors of dark plum, blackberry compote, balsamic, and Mediterranean herbs unfold alongside hints of dark chocolate and spice.
• Finish: Long and persistent, leaving impressions of dried fruit, iron-rich minerality, and a touch of smokiness.

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with slow-cooked meats, wild boar ragù, grilled lamb, and aged cheeses like Pecorino di Norcia.

Serving Recommendations

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F) to enhance complexity and depth.
• Decanting: Strongly recommended for at least 2 hours to soften the tannins and fully reveal the wine’s layered profile.

Aging Potential

This wine is built for long-term aging, capable of evolving over 15–20 years, developing even greater complexity and nuance with time.