Martinez

9.0

Unpretentious, easy-drinking blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo by Paolo Bea - benchmark producer of natural wines - and the nuns at the Cistercian monastery in Vitorchiano in Lazio (coenobium is the Latin for monastery). Fermented with wild yeasts. Pale, slightly cloudy cherry color. Red fruit (cherry, strawberry jam) aromas and flavors. Earthy and floral notes and a hint of tobacco and herbs. Fruit-forward, medium bodied, great acidity. Nice rusticity. Very pleasant — 5 years ago

G

9.5

Deep Fruit. Having some cigar box notes. Actually some similarities with the paolo bea! — 9 years ago

with Ashley and Rusty

Luca Pasquinelli

9.5

Il Censo, terre siciliane Bianco Catarratto 2012 from Palazzo Adriano Sicilia.....with the help of Paolo Bea. — 11 years ago

Andrew Marshall

10

Had to try — 12 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

We opened a 2014 Paolo Bea “Santa Chiara” that was horribly corked and we were so gutted by the experience that we decided an immediate and measured response was necessary to make up fo the tragedy. So we opened a 2016 Granato. Aaaaaand, this was an absolute show-stopper for everyone who got to try it. Bright red fruit, minerals, and sex. Drink now with patience (last glass was best) or hold out for more. — 7 years ago

Houdad Javidnia

9.2

Between this and Paolo Bea, I’m turning into a big fan of Sagrantino. Giving this wine time to open up may make my rating even higher. This wine is a good match for beef and other game. — 8 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.3

Mango skin, salted almond, ginger, exotic fresh ginger, roses. Tannin and grip. Reminds me of a clean Paolo Bea wine....terra de cuques means the land of the fireflies — 11 years ago

Robert Lim

9.2

Seriously insane and on par with some offerings I've had from the mighty Paolo Bea #mindblown — 12 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.4

I tend to love the weird wines made from masters. Think Paolo Bea Arboreous or Joly Coulee de Serrant or LDH Rose.

Everything about this is artificially flavored candy. It looks like cherry lollipop and smells like red Kool-Aid and Robitusson. Tastes like watermelon Jolly Rancher.

Powerful and viscous as hell, even hot. I know these can age forever and I’d love to see an older bottle. Tons of fun. — 7 years ago

Fraser McKinley

9.2

Tart and tangy, a Suisun rendition of Paolo Bea Sagrantino - 2011 — 11 years ago

Luca Pasquinelli

9.4

Il Censo Njuro Perricone 2011. Another surprise from Sicilia! With a hint of Paolo Bea....can't you tell? 😜 — 11 years ago