Domaine de Terra VecchiaCorse Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Corse Rouge of the Domaine de Terra Vecchia is in the top 10 of wines of Vin de Corse.
Food and wine pairings with Corse Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Corse Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Corse Rouge
The Corse Rouge of Domaine de Terra Vecchia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of tanjia, marinated leg of lamb with herbs or veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Terra Vecchia's Corse 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 Corse Rouge from Domaine de Terra Vecchia are 2017, 2013, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine de Terra Vecchia
The Domaine de Terra Vecchia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 46 wines for sale in the of Vin de Corse to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Corse
Regional AOC covering the Île de Beauté outside the communal AOCs, Mediterranean climate on granite and schist. Signature native trio. Niellucciu as deep red (cousin of Sangiovese): black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, maquis, leather and spices, firm tannins. Sciaccarellu as fine peppery red (strawberry, pepper, herbs), also great rosé.
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: Filling
Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.
