Winery Jean-Baptiste ArenaGrotte di Sole Rouge
Red wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grotte di Sole Rouge of Winery Jean-Baptiste Arena in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Baptiste Arena's Grotte di Sole 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 Grotte di Sole Rouge from Winery Jean-Baptiste Arena are 2016, 2015, 2018, 2014
Informations about the Winery Jean-Baptiste Arena
The Winery Jean-Baptiste Arena is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Patrimonio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Patrimonio
First Corsican AOC around the Gulf of Saint-Florent at Cap Corse, clay-limestone soils (rare in Corsica), Mediterranean climate. Niellucciu signature red king (Sangiovese cousin, 90% min): deep and fresh with black cherry, blackberry, plum, garrigue, maquis herbs, leather and spices, firm tannins and sunny palate. Gourmet rosés (75% min Niellucciu): strawberry, citrus, garrigue. Vermentinu in white only authorized: full and saline (pear, flowers, almond).
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: Concentrate
Said of a wine that is rich in all its components (sugars in sweet wines, tannins in red wines, aromatic compounds) and that leaves an impression of density, intensity and depth.
