La Cave de Saint AntoineSupranu Merlot - Niellucciu
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nielluccio and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu
Pairings that work perfectly with Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu
Original food and wine pairings with Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu
The Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu of La Cave de Saint Antoine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables or wild boar leg of 7 hours.
Details and technical informations about La Cave de Saint Antoine's Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu.
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.
Informations about the La Cave de Saint Antoine
The La Cave de Saint Antoine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 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: Ploussard
See poulsard.
