Wines Tasted - May 31, 2010

Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea Vignaioli di Montalfaco - Sanvalentino - IGT - Umbria - 2006 - $? - (Modern, Showpiece) - A bright crimson/ruby wine of high concentration despite it's clarity.  Aromas of purple fruits, plums, berries, and fennel dominate a nose with only mild oak spice notes.  A Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montipulciano blend, thus the IGT designation.  This was the highlight of an Italian al Fresco lunch on Memorial Day.  Great medium+ acid levels, medium alcohol and medium tannin.  Great paired with Dry Rubbed "Beer-Can" Chicken over Charcoal (hint: Paul drank the beer and filled the cans with Pinot Grigio!)