Paolo Bea IGT Umbria Bianco 'Arboreus' 2017

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Paolo Bea IGT Umbria Bianco 'Arboreus' 2017Arboreus is made from a Trebbiano clone known as Trebbiano Spoletino which is trained so that the fruit hangs high above the ground. The vineyards are planted in the low hills between Trevi and Montefalco at an elevation of 650 to 700 feet with a range of parcels facing both to the east and to the southwest. The soil is essentially clay and gravel. Harvest generally occurs during the first two weeks of October. The wine is left in contact with the

The grape varieties are Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and the average age of the vines is thirty years

and the oak’s subtle grace note adds a hint of appealing suaveness

present but polite tannins

(The wines' striking front labels pay homage to Josef's pursuit

From older vines picked last during harvest

and the finish is a long decrescendo of honey-tinged citrus fruits and deep rock

This is a remarkably age-worthy wine with the potential to give ever-more pleasure over a span two decades or more

we have now sourced all that is available of this storied domaine

the grapes are destemmed and crushed and the maceration extends 15 days

A wine of exceptional concentration for a village level appellation

the soils are very poor and porous which permit the vines to extend deeply into the soil

this is aged exclusively in cement tanks