Winery Sant ArmettuMyrtus
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nielluccio and the Sciacarello.
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).
Taste structure of the Myrtus from the Winery Sant Armettu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Myrtus of Winery Sant Armettu 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 Myrtus of Winery Sant Armettu in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Myrtus
Pairings that work perfectly with Myrtus
Original food and wine pairings with Myrtus
The Myrtus of Winery Sant Armettu matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of caramelized lamb mice, marinated duck with honey and five spices or quick smoked salmon croque-monsieur.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sant Armettu's Myrtus.
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 Myrtus from Winery Sant Armettu are 2021, 2019, 2017, 2022 and 2020.
Informations about the Winery Sant Armettu
The Winery Sant Armettu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Corsica to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: pH
Short for "hydrogen potential", the pH is a parameter that defines whether a medium is acidic or basic. A high pH gives a soft wine, a very low pH translates into a wine that is too acidic.
