Winery MontemagniMenhir Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Menhir Rouge of Winery Montemagni in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montemagni's Menhir Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Brianna
Expressive, aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and fresh acidity; signature muscat aromas, tropical fruits (pineapple, mango), white flowers and citrus. Modern cold-climate resistant profile. Grown in northern North America (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Quebec), suited to extreme continental climates. American white hybrid obtained in 1983 by Elmer Swenson in Minnesota.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Menhir Rouge from Winery Montemagni are 2015, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Montemagni
The Winery Montemagni is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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: Dame-jeanne
Large bottle or wicker-clad carboy used to transport wine and store old spirits before blending.
