The Winery Castellu di Baricci of Corsica

Winery Castellu di Baricci
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 19 of the estates of Corsica.
It is located in Corsica
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The Winery Castellu di Baricci is one of the world's great estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Corsica to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Castellu di Baricci is a magnificent vineyard located on the beautiful island of Corsica in France. Nestled in the heart of the Gulf of St-Florent, in the iconic coastal region of Nebbio, this wine property embodies French vineyard excellence and refinement perfectly. Spanning an area of 12 hectares, the estate is surrounded by vines that were planted by the current owner's grandfather during the 1930s. The soil is primarily composed of shale, decomposed granite, and limestone. This specific combination gives the wines produced here a unique complexity and richness that distinguishes them remarkably well. The wines produced at Domaine Castellu di Baricci are made from grape varieties typical of the region: Nielluccio, Bianco Gentile, and Vermentino. These are the indigenous grape varieties of Corsica that lend a pure uniqueness to its wines. The production includes three types of wines: the Corse Saint-Florent Red, the Corse Saint-Florent White, and the Corse Saint-Florent Rosé. The Domaine Castellu di Baricci is a spearhead of organic farming in Corsica. Indeed, the vineyard is dedicated to responsible production, highlighting environmentally-friendly methods. As such, the Castellu family's winemakers cultivate their vines with love, without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Another unique aspect of this estate is its idyllic setting. Nestled between mountains and ocean, the estate offers breathtaking views. Its proximity to the sea greatly influences the character of the wines, conferring a saline minerality and an undeniable freshness. The Domaine Castellu di Baricci is more than just a vineyard.

Top Winery Castellu di Baricci wines

Looking for the best Winery Castellu di Baricci wines in Corsica among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Castellu di Baricci wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Castellu di Baricci wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Castellu di Baricci

How Winery Castellu di Baricci wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci.

  • Vermentino

Discovering 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.

More than 40 of them, mostly of Spanish, Italian and French origin, are allowed to be used in quality wines. Despite this wonderful diversity, most of them are only used in IGP wines; only a small handful of varieties are used in Corsican AOC wines (see French wine labels). Just as Corsica's Italian history is evident in the local wines, so is the French connection. The classic grape varieties of southern France are all present here to some extent; Grenache is a main ingredient in many Corsican red wines, and Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsaut and Carignan all play a supporting role.

The top pink wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Castellu di Baricci

How Winery Castellu di Baricci wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust or franc-comtois cake.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci.

  • Grenache
  • Nielluccio
  • Sciacarello

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.

The top red wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Castellu di Baricci

How Winery Castellu di Baricci wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of veal escalope (piccata milanese), rabbit with beer or chinese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

On the nose the red wine of Winery Castellu di Baricci. often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Castellu di Baricci. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci

  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Castellu di Baricci.

  • Nielluccio
  • Sciacarello

The word of the wine: Aging on lees

Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. 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. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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