Clos d'OrleaAlliance No. 1 Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Alliance No. 1 Blanc of the Clos d'Orlea is in the top 50 of wines of Vin de Corse.
Details and technical informations about Clos d'Orlea's Alliance No. 1 Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Bogdanusa
This grape variety was formerly cultivated in Croatia, more precisely on the island of Hvar in southern Dalmatia. In France, it is practically unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alliance No. 1 Blanc from Clos d'Orlea are 2015, 2014, 2013
Informations about the Clos d'Orlea
The Clos d'Orlea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Vin de Corse to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Corse
Vin de Corse (or simply "Corsica") is the Generic name for Corsica, an island located in the Mediterranean between France and Italy. Although much closer to the Italian coast - and separated from Sardinia only by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio - the island has been under French rule since 1769. The Vin de Corse appellation includes several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas of Corsica: Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Sartene, Calvi and Cap Corse. The other places, Patrimonio and Ajaccio, are also Part of the general catchment area of Vin de Corse, but have their own appellations since 1968 and 1984 respectively.
The wine region of Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located between the southeast coast of Provence and the west coast of Tuscany. Although it is closer to Italy, Corsica has been under French rule since 1769 and is one of the 26 regions of France. The island's Italian origins are evident in its wines, which are mainly made from the classic Italian Grapes Vermentino and Sangiovese (known here as Rolle and Nielluccio respectively). Despite its remoteness, Corsican winemakers have amassed an impressive and diverse portfolio of grape varieties - there are very few places on earth where Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Barbarossa grow side by side.
The word of the wine: Grape variety
A type of vine plant and, by extension, the term used to designate the grapes that come from it. The term "table grape" is used to designate the grapes used for consumption, whereas the term "grape variety" is used to designate the wine grapes used to make wine.
