Domaine de la PuntaCuvée Balianu Corse Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc of the Domaine de la Punta is in the top 30 of wines of Vin de Corse.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc
The Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc of Domaine de la Punta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, chakchouka or chicken with courgettes and curry.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Punta's Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc.
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 Cuvée Balianu Corse Blanc from Domaine de la Punta are 2013, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de la Punta
The Domaine de la Punta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 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: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
