Domaine de PratavoneGuillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge of Domaine de Pratavone in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge
The Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge of Domaine de Pratavone matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef bobotie or pork in a salty-sweet way.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Pratavone's Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio 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 Guillaume de Pratavone Ajaccio Rouge from Domaine de Pratavone are 2017, 2012, 2011, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de Pratavone
The Domaine de Pratavone is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
