Clos OrnascaBlanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nielluccio and the Vermentino.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
The Blanc of the Clos Ornasca is in the top 10 of wines of Ajaccio.
Taste structure of the Blanc from the Clos Ornasca
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Blanc of Clos Ornasca in the region of Corsica is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Blanc of Clos Ornasca in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Blanc
The Blanc of Clos Ornasca matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of soupions à la provençale, monkfish, prawn and apple skewers or tartiflette with sheep's cheese.
Details and technical informations about Clos Ornasca's Blanc.
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 Blanc from Clos Ornasca are 2015, 2014, 0, 2013
Informations about the Clos Ornasca
The Clos Ornasca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Ajaccio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ajaccio
AOC of Southern Corsica around the gulfs of Ajaccio and Sagone (~220 ha), clay and weathered granite, temperate Mediterranean climate. Sciaccarello is the signature red and rosé king (identity native): spiced and airy with red cherry, raspberry, pepper, garrigue (maquis, immortelle) and a toasty touch, fine tannins and saline freshness. Pale fruity rosés in the same register. Vermentino (Malvoisie) ample and saline as white.
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: Ventilation
Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.
