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 korean bibimbap or rabbit à la lorientaise.
Details and technical informations about La Cave de Saint Antoine's Supranu Merlot - Niellucciu.
Discover the grape variety: Nielluccio
The black Nielluccio is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. The black Nielluccio can be found in several vineyards: Provence & Corsica, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
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
Vin de Corse (or simply "Corsica") is the Generic name for Corsica, an island located in the Mediterranean between France and Italy. Although much closer to the Italian coast - and separated from Sardinia only by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio - the island has been under French rule since 1769. The Vin de Corse appellation includes several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas of Corsica: Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Sartene, Calvi and Cap Corse. The other places, Patrimonio and Ajaccio, are also Part of the general catchment area of Vin de Corse, but have their own appellations since 1968 and 1984 respectively.
The wine region of Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located between the southeast coast of Provence and the west coast of Tuscany. Although it is closer to Italy, Corsica has been under French rule since 1769 and is one of the 26 regions of France. The island's Italian origins are evident in its wines, which are mainly made from the classic Italian Grapes Vermentino and Sangiovese (known here as Rolle and Nielluccio respectively). Despite its remoteness, Corsican winemakers have amassed an impressive and diverse portfolio of grape varieties - there are very few places on earth where Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Barbarossa grow side by side.
The word of the wine: Caudalie
Unit of measurement corresponding to one second and allowing to quantify the aromatic persistence of a wine in mouth (length in mouth).
