Winery Orenga de GafforyL'Alzetana Patrimonio Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with L'Alzetana Patrimonio Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Alzetana Patrimonio Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'Alzetana Patrimonio Rouge
The L'Alzetana Patrimonio Rouge of Winery Orenga de Gaffory matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato or truffle from auvergne.
Details and technical informations about Winery Orenga de Gaffory's L'Alzetana 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.
Informations about the Winery Orenga de Gaffory
The Winery Orenga de Gaffory is one of of the world's great 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: Licking
Operation consisting in sanitizing a barrel by introducing a wick of ignited sulphur which produces a release of sulphurous gas.
