2016 Paolo Bea Arboreus Trebbiano Spoletino Umbria Bianco

Arboreus is produced by Paolo Bea and his sons Giuseppe and Giampiero from their historic estate in Montefalco, Umbria, where the Bea family has been documented since 1500. The wine is made from Trebbiano Spoletino, a local clone trained so the fruit hangs high above the ground. Vineyards are planted in the low hills between Trevi and Montefalco at 650 to 700 feet elevation on clay and gravel soils, with parcels facing east and southwest. Harvest occurs during the first two weeks of October, with annual production around 3,000 bottles. The wine is highly aromatic and benefits from decanting for at least 30 minutes.