Montefalco, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The 2011 pours a deep, hazy garnet with wild notes of Chinato, bruised fruit and leather. Profoundly sensual and also a smash with the quail. Drink now through 2031-ish. Bottle No. 1818/7320
Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The 2011 pours a deep, hazy garnet with wild notes of Chinato, bruised fruit and leather. Profoundly sensual and also a smash with the quail. Drink now through 2031-ish. Bottle No. 1818/7320
Feb 6th, 2026
2011 was ready to go. First montefalco I’ve had with mellowed tannins - huge nose and smooth delivery
2011 was ready to go. First montefalco I’ve had with mellowed tannins - huge nose and smooth delivery
Apr 19th, 2025
Worked well with both NY strip and cioppino, which tells me something...
Worked well with both NY strip and cioppino, which tells me something...
Dec 22nd, 2018Didn’t feel it and didn’t see it improve the next day. Might have been an off bottle or too young
Didn’t feel it and didn’t see it improve the next day. Might have been an off bottle or too young
Jun 22nd, 2018
