Winery Orenga de GafforyCuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, veal or game (deer, venison).
The Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge of the Winery Orenga de Gaffory is in the top 10 of wines of Patrimonio.
Taste structure of the Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge from the Winery Orenga de Gaffory
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge of Winery Orenga de Gaffory in the region of Corsica is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge of Winery Orenga de Gaffory in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge
The Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge of Winery Orenga de Gaffory matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of duck breast with red fruits, venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier or sublime salmon (stuffed salmon).
Details and technical informations about Winery Orenga de Gaffory's Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio 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 Cuvée des Gouverneurs Patrimonio Rouge from Winery Orenga de Gaffory are 2019, 2018, 2020, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Orenga de Gaffory
The Winery Orenga de Gaffory is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Extra raw
Champagne dosed between 0 and 6 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
