2018 Paolo Bea, Rosso de Veo, IGT

The Bea family have been making wine in Umbria since the 1500’s and are so interwoven with the character of the region that their blood practically runs through the vines themselves. Giampiero and Giuseppe Bea largely run the show at Bea today, though their father Paolo is still omnipresent in his beloved vineyards. It’s hard to convey what makes these wines as special as they are.  These are made from a special grape called Sagrantino that only grows in Umbria (just east of Tuscany, in the mountains) and are a great partner to richer meat dishes.