Patrimonio
Patrimonio is above all others the Corsican "appellation" and winemakers are making constant progress. Nowadays, the fame of the red and white wine spreads out of the island. The Rosés are also very distinctive.
Nieluccio, a local variety, is the main grape used in the red wine. Vermentino is the exclusive grape for white wine.
Wines from Patrimonio have a lot of personality to share with.
Patrimonio wine information:
Name:
Appellation Patrimonio Controlée
Location:
North of the island, in Saint Florent gulf
Places:
Patrimonio, Oletta, Saint Florent
Soil:
Clay and limestone
Size:
425 ha (1,050 acres)
Production:
1.8 million bottles
Grapes in Patrimonio:
Red:Nieluccio
White: Vermentino (also called Malvasia)
Type of wines:
Full body red wine
Light and fruity white wine
Dry rosé
Age:
Red: 3 to 7 years
White and rosé: now to 3 years
Vintages: (recommended) 2001, 2000
Aromas:
Red:
Vanilla
Black fruits
White:
White flowers
Rosé:
Red fruits
Food:
Red:
Lamb stew
Roasted chicken
Feathered game
White:
Crayfish
Rosé:
Aperitif
Salad
Cheese:
Brocciu
Niolo
