Paolo Bea – Arboreus 2015 – Umbria Italy

Paolo Bea Arboreus 2015 is a dry orange wine from Umbria made from Trebbiano Spoletino, with extended skin maceration that gives the wine its distinctive texture, tannic grip, and savory depth.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Trebbiano Spoletino
• Region: Umbria, Italy
• Vintage: 2015
• Skin Contact: 22 days
• Lees Aging: 95 days on the fine lees
• Style: Dry orange / skin-contact wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Green melon, papaya, orchard fruit, apricot, honey, saffron, and sweet herbs meet saline-mineral tones and juicy acidity. The palate is full and textured, with polished tannic grip and a persistent, savory finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Italy’s benchmark skin-contact wines
• Extended maceration gives real structure without losing freshness
• A deeply expressive Trebbiano Spoletino with serious aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roasted vegetables and mushrooms
• Rich seafood or white meats
• Aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of natural and skin-contact wines
✓ Drinkers who enjoy texture, tannin, and savory complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, low-texture wines