Domaine BarceloRouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nielluccio and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge
The Rouge of Domaine Barcelo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, lamb tagine with apricots or gigolette of rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Barcelo's 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 Rouge from Domaine Barcelo are 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Barcelo
The Domaine Barcelo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Ile de Beaute to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ile de Beaute
IGP covering all Corsica, complement to the 9 AOCs. Three noble natives as signatures. Powerful Niellucciu red (Sangiovese's brother) with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, leather and a spicy touch, firm tannins. Finer spicier Sciaccarellu (strawberry, pepper, maquis).
The word of the wine: BSA
Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.
