Clos PaoliCôteaux du Cap Corse Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge
The Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge of Clos Paoli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of fricandeaux german style or basque lasagne.
Details and technical informations about Clos Paoli's Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Nielluccio
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and lively acidity, on aromas of cherry, plum, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs (myrtle, rosemary), spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Patrimonio AOC on the clay-limestone marls of northern Corsica, a pillar of Ajaccio AOC and the island's reds. Genetically identical to Tuscan Sangiovese, brought to Corsica in the 18th century by the Genoese.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côteaux du Cap Corse Rouge from Clos Paoli are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2017
Informations about the Clos Paoli
The Clos Paoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Corsica to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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).
The word of the wine: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
