The Clos San Quilico of Patrimonio of Corsica

Clos San Quilico
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 27 of the estates of Corsica.
It is located in Patrimonio in the region of Corsica
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The Clos San Quilico is one of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Patrimonio to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Clos San Quilico Estate is an exceptional vineyard located in Patrimonio, in Upper Corsica. Nestled in the north of the Isle of Beauty, it spreads over an area of 43 hectares and enjoys a geographical location favorable to viticulture. This family wine estate has a rich history dating back to 1769. Today, it is the eighth generation that perpetuates the winemaking tradition with passion and know-how. The vine of this estate is planted in clay and limestone soil, which gives the wines a unique identity. At the Clos San Quilico Estate, the emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. The vineyard is treated traditionally, without the use of chemical products. Pruning and harvesting are carried out exclusively by hand, and the wine is traditionally vinified, without the addition of yeasts. The Patrimonio appellation, the oldest in Corsica obtained in 1968, guarantees the quality of the wines produced at the Clos San Quilico Estate. Typically Corsican grape varieties, such as Nielluccio, Vermentino, and small-berry Muscat are cultivated there. These grape varieties give birth to wines of exceptional aromatic richness and beautiful complexity. The estate produces a variety of wines ranging from red, white and rosé wines in AOC Patrimonio, to naturally sweet wines in AOC Muscat du Cap Corse. Each bottle is a true expression of the Corsican terroir, revealing an inimitable character. The natural beauty of the Clos San Quilico Estate is undeniable. Its position on the hills offers a panoramic view of the Gulf of Saint-Florent and the Nebbio Valley, making the visit to the estate as pleasant for the eyes as it is for the taste buds.

Top Clos San Quilico wines

Looking for the best Clos San Quilico wines in Patrimonio among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos San Quilico wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos San Quilico wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Clos San Quilico

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Clos San Quilico

How Clos San Quilico wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of romazava (madagascar) or chicken and chorizo brochettes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Clos San Quilico

On the nose the pink wine of Clos San Quilico. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Clos San Quilico

  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.27/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Clos San Quilico.

  • Grenache
  • Nielluccio

Discovering the wine region of Patrimonio

First Corsican AOC around the Gulf of Saint-Florent at Cap Corse, clay-limestone soils (rare in Corsica), Mediterranean climate. Niellucciu signature red king (Sangiovese cousin, 90% min): deep and fresh with black cherry, blackberry, plum, garrigue, maquis herbs, leather and spices, firm tannins and sunny palate. Gourmet rosés (75% min Niellucciu): strawberry, citrus, garrigue. Vermentinu in white only authorized: full and saline (pear, flowers, almond).

The top white wines of Clos San Quilico

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Clos San Quilico

How Clos San Quilico wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of soy and shrimp noodles, baked fish with paprika or waffles with courgette, emmental and bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Clos San Quilico

On the nose the white wine of Clos San Quilico. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Clos San Quilico. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Clos San Quilico

  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Clos San Quilico.

  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.

The top natural sweet wines of Clos San Quilico

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Clos San Quilico

How Clos San Quilico wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of pastilla with chicken (moroccan pie with brick sheets) or apple cake.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Clos San Quilico

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Clos San Quilico. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Clos San Quilico

  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Clos San Quilico.

  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Overmaturation

When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.

The top red wines of Clos San Quilico

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Clos San Quilico

How Clos San Quilico wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort or tuna flan with leek coulis.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Clos San Quilico

On the nose the red wine of Clos San Quilico. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Clos San Quilico. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Clos San Quilico

  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Clos San Quilico.

  • Nielluccio

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.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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