Tasting Notes: The Palmento Costanzo Etna Rosso Mofete has a ruby red color of medium intensity. Spicy nose with hints of fresh wild herbs, rose and volcanic ash. On the palate, juicy, balanced and elegant, with a savory finish.... Read More
Estate History: References in the archives of Montefalco, the beautiful hill town in Umbria, document the presence of the Bea family in this locality as early as 1500. This tiny estate is the classic Italian fattoria, producing... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cerrete is produced from 100% Sagrantino from some of the highest elevations in Montefalco. 45-days of maceraction along with 43-months in large oak barrel account for the wine's depth and complexity but the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The second of Bea’s two early and highly influential skin-macerated white wines, “Santa Chiara” hails from the fabled Pagliaro cru, and combines roughly equal proportions of five varieties: Garganega,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The name Psea refers to the locality “Pezzea” of the Alta Langa, for the vineyards of chardonnay and pinot noir. Intense and complex notes of bread crust, yeast, hazelnut and small pastries, accompanied... Read More
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red with a garnet hue. The nose opens to notes of red and black berries, spices and herbs. The palate is full-bodied and fruity, with a consistent, dense and perfectly balanced tannin, followed by balsamic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Chianti Classico “Le Fioraie” is a traditional blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. The wine ferments spontaneously in stainless steel during a 3 ½ week maceration... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pieropan Soave Classico Superiore Calvarino is a bottle of Soave history. Made from the original blend of 70% Garganega and 30% Verdicchio, this was the first single vineyard Soave first released in 1971. Crisp... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Chardonnay is an icon for Chardonnay from Italy. Banana-yellow in the glass, this wine is both creamy and bright. Aging in French oak adds depth and a hint of vanilla to the long and complex finish.... Read More
Tasting Notes: A wine which unexpectedly transforms into a champion of drinkable red wine with marked savoury flavour and a tasting profile produced by a ferrous touch, rhubarb and very evident black pepper.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Nero d'Avola La Segreta has a ruby red color with violet reflections. Typical varietal aromas of ripe plum, cocoa, wild fruit, and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, full and tannins and balanced... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Rose is a delicate and light expression of Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Floral notes of hibiscus and rosehip and hints of wild strawberries, blackberries and honey melon fill the glass. Lively and fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poggio al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino Bolgheri has orchard apples, savory spices and a hint of grapefruit on the expressive palate. Try with cured meats, seafood or hard cheeses.... Read More