2018 Paolo Bea Umbria Rosso de Veo 90+ near the headwaters of the

near the headwaters of the Loire river

currently rules the roost at this humble yet incredibly exciting domaine

Au Bon Climat has been making Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara Country grapes since 1982

From the outset

2018 Paolo Bea Umbria Rosso de Veo 90+ near the headwaters of theThe Bea family's roots in Montefalco trace back to the archives of the 16th century, an enduring presence in this picturesque Umbrian hill town. Their estate embodies the classic Italian Fattoria, where wine production coexists harmoniously with the cultivation of olives, fruits, vegetables, and even the raising of farm animals. Paolo Bea, the patriarch, leads the charge in crafting wines that are as untamed and vibrant as the Umbrian landscape