Top 100 red wines of Corsica - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Corsica as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Corsica and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Corsica
Mediterranean island wine region with a triple native face, ~8,000 ha. Niellucciu signature (cousin of Sangiovese) dominates Patrimonio: structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, garrigue, maquis, spices and leather, firm tannins and sun-drenched mouth. Sciaccarellu (min. 60% in Ajaccio) lighter and peppery (strawberry, wild herbs).
Star Vermentinu white, aromatic and saline (citrus, flowers, almond, iodine). Sweet Muscat du Cap Corse VDN. Maritime climate, unique identity.
Discover the grape variety: Aléatico
Aromatic, sweet reds with a light ruby robe, fine tannins and a luscious palate. Intense, refined aromas of rose, wild strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry, delicate muscat and soft spices. Often vinified as passito, sweet or fortified by drying; rarely as dry reds. Star of Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG and Aleatico di Gradoli DOC in Lazio, also present in Puglia. Native Italian variety, related to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Corsica
red wines from the region of Corsica go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, leg of lamb bravado in the oven or chicken tagine.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Corsica
On the nose in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Corsica is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
