Paolo Bea
Lapideus Umbria Bianco Trebbiano
Umbria, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2016 Lapideus was made using whole cluster Trebbiano Spoletino from old vines grown in a slightly cooler climate than “Arboreus”. This vintage of Lapideus saw a 24-day maceration and rested on its lees without temperature control for 149 days. This special ambrosia pours a slightly turbid, deep golden color. Funky fresh with a melange of dried apricots, dried mango, some membrillo and some dried orange. Bracing acidity but everything is very much in balance! A very compelling body and lovely finish that is, all in all, quite becoming. This is in a great spot and I would say drink now though there isn’t a huge rush either. Mother Nature didn’t do Giampiero any favors in 2016 and as a result, production was seriously low; only 798 bottles were made. Selfishly, I’m very happy he put in the effort. Bottle No. 517.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2016 Lapideus was made using whole cluster Trebbiano Spoletino from old vines grown in a slightly cooler climate than “Arboreus”. This vintage of Lapideus saw a 24-day maceration and rested on its lees without temperature control for 149 days. This special ambrosia pours a slightly turbid, deep golden color. Funky fresh with a melange of dried apricots, dried mango, some membrillo and some dried orange. Bracing acidity but everything is very much in balance! A very compelling body and lovely finish that is, all in all, quite becoming. This is in a great spot and I would say drink now though there isn’t a huge rush either. Mother Nature didn’t do Giampiero any favors in 2016 and as a result, production was seriously low; only 798 bottles were made. Selfishly, I’m very happy he put in the effort. Bottle No. 517.
Nov 20th, 2023
four days open brings glycerin lollipop, pineapple curds, baked orange, cinnamon raisin toast, florid sunset hues, and a spice cloud at the very bottom. Umph.
four days open brings glycerin lollipop, pineapple curds, baked orange, cinnamon raisin toast, florid sunset hues, and a spice cloud at the very bottom. Umph.
Oct 17th, 2020
A great representation of trebbiano. Great Paolo Bea as usual but not for the faint of heart.
A great representation of trebbiano. Great Paolo Bea as usual but not for the faint of heart.
Oct 7th, 2020