Clos OrnascaLesia
White wine
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 Lesia of the Clos Ornasca is in the top 10 of wines of Ajaccio.
Taste structure of the Lesia from the Clos Ornasca
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lesia of Clos Ornasca in the region of Corsica is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Lesia
Pairings that work perfectly with Lesia
Original food and wine pairings with Lesia
The Lesia of Clos Ornasca matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of scallops, cod in the oven or macaroni and cheese.
Details and technical informations about Clos Ornasca's Lesia.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lesia from Clos Ornasca are 0
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: Venaison (taste of)
Wine aromas reminiscent of game (fur, leather, hare's belly).
