Grape varieties | 30% Nielluccio, 70% Sciaccarello |
Degree | 14.5% |
Soil | Granite arena |
Vinification, ageing |
Gravity fed, destemmed and not crushed. Skin maceration in concrete vats and vatting for about 1 month with daily pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation. Dewatering and pressing of the marc, separation of the juices before ageing in a stainless-steel vat for 6 months. Blending, racking and clarifying filtration before bottling. |
Tasting |
Cherry colour and ruby highlights. Nose with notes of red fruits and aromas of wild berries (myrtle), pepper and spices. A complex aromatic palette on the palate with fine, silky tannins for an intense fruity finish. |
Suggestions |
Open 1 hour before serving at 14–16°C. Ideal with grilled meats, cold cuts and Corsican cheeses. |
Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
Degree | 13.5% |
Soil | Granite Arenas |
Vinification, ageing |
Whole-cluster or destemmed pressing. Static settling of must of 24 to 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats. Ageing on lees for 6 months. Fining if necessary and natural cold tartaric stabilisation. Filtration then bottling. |
Tasting |
Light yellow colour with golden highlights. Fresh and aromatic, on scents of white flowers, with a touch of anise. In the mouth, it is delicate, offering a progressive aromatic perception with a mineral touch. Its evolution tends towards petrol aromas. |
Suggestions |
Open 1 hour before tasting at 8–10°C. Enjoy as an aperitif or with fish, shellfish or cheese. |
Grape varieties | 100% Sciaccarello |
Degree | 13.5% |
Soil | Granite arenas |
Vinification, ageing |
Whole-cluster or destemmed pressing. Static settling of must of 24 to 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats. Fining if necessary and natural cold tartaric stabilisation. Bottling filtration if necessary. |
Tasting |
Rose-petal colour. The nose is subtle, on citrus and red fruit aromas with floral, spicy and juicy notes (pink grapefruit). In the mouth, the attack is sharp and very delicate. A silky texture follows with a delicate and gourmet finish on aromas of white-fleshed fruits like peaches and apricots. |
Suggestions |
Open 1 to 2 hours before tasting at 8–10°C. To be enjoyed as an aperitif accompanied by a platter of deli meats. |