Clos CulombuRouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Nielluccio, the Syrah and the Sciacarello.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Rouge from the Clos Culombu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rouge of Clos Culombu in the region of Corsica is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rouge of Clos Culombu 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 Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge
The Rouge of Clos Culombu matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of veal simmered with vegetables, rabbit with kriek and cherries or leek and fresh salmon tart.
Details and technical informations about Clos Culombu'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 Clos Culombu are 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Informations about the Clos Culombu
The Clos Culombu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Corsica to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Rehoboam
Bottle with a capacity of 4.5 l.
