Paolo Bea Arboreus Bianco Umbria IGT, Italy 2015 Domaine de Bila-Haut complex white

complex white

A blend of 75 per cent merlot and 25 per cent cabernet franc

The Reserva matured for 18 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels

nicely balanced profile

cherry liqueur and lavender pastille flavors sharpened by a spicy jolt of white pepper

Paolo Bea Arboreus Bianco Umbria IGT, Italy 2015 Domaine de Bila-Haut complex whiteGiampiero acquired a parcel of 80 year old Trebbiano Spoletino in the town of Pigge di Trevi several years back, and thus with this 2014 we have an exciting new addition to the Bea lineup. Arising from a cooler microclimate than the Arboreus above, Lapideus spent a lengthy 35 days on it skins after pressing, followed by 210 additional days on the gross leesa similar vinification to Arboreus, yet one that yielded entirely different results. Though no