Paolo and Giampiero Bea Rosso de Veo Umbria Rosso 2017

Based in the rugged, sun-drenched hills of Montefalco, the Bea family—now led by Giampiero—operates their fattoria with a philosophy that feels more like ancient alchemy than modern viticulture.

The 2017 Rosso de Véo is, quite simply, an essential bottle for anyone who appreciates the wild side of Italian reds. Though it carries the humble Umbria Rosso designation, don’t let the label fool you: this is 100% Sagrantino, sourced from the estate’s younger vines (specifically from the high-altitude Cerrete vineyard).

This wine shows the heat of the vintage with a deep, brooding concentration, yet it retains that signature Bea lift. It’s a soulful, unvarnished expression of the land and as with all of Bea’s creations, this wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving every ounce of its raw, vital energy.