Wines made from Nielluccio grapes of Figari
Discover the best wines made with Nielluccio as a single variety or as a blend of Figari.
More informations about the variety Nielluccio
The black Nielluccio is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. The black Nielluccio can be found in several vineyards: Provence & Corsica, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Corsica
The Figari Vin de Corse is produced under the appellation Vin de Corse de Corse, more precisely in the villages of the southern tip of the island, between the communes of Monacia d'Aullene and Sartene. The Generic appellation Vin de Corse is divided into several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas: Porto-Vecchio, Sartene, Calvi, Cap Corse and Figari itself. The vineyards of Figari are located in the plains between the high peak of Punta d'Ovace in the west and the low hills above Figari. This is where the topography of the island is most relaxed.
What are the typical flavors of the Nielluccio grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Nielluccio
- EarthPresent in 4% of Nielluccio
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Nielluccio
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Nielluccio
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Nielluccio
- CreamPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- SmokePresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- PeachPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- CherryPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Nielluccio
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
- PepperPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
- PlumPresent in 1% of Nielluccio
News about the grape variety Nielluccio
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Mumm to launch Tasmanian sparkling wine
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