COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Niellucciu, Sciaccarellu, Grenache
PRODUCER
Vignerons Corsican
REGION
Corsica
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos Santini Patrimonio Riserva Rouge 2018 is a red wine from the AOC Patrimonio appellation in Corsica, produced by Vignerons Corsican. The wine represents the unique terroir of Corsica, utilizing indigenous grape varieties. The Clos Santini estate has a long family history in winemaking, dating back to 1850, and is now part of the Vignerons Corsican cooperative, established in 1975. This cooperative emphasizes the human element in winemaking and is committed to promoting Corsican grape varieties, holding High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Niellucciu is Corsica's answer to Sangiovese.
Fact 02
Sciaccarellu is a rare indigenous Corsican grape.
Fact 03
Patrimonio's soils are primarily limestone.
Fact 04
Vignerons Corsican holds High Environmental Value certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clos Santini Patrimonio Riserva Rouge is produced using Niellucciu, Sciaccarellu, and Grenache grapes grown on limestone, clay-limestone, and schist soils in Patrimonio. Fermentation is conducted with ambient yeasts, reflecting a philosophy of minimal intervention. The wine undergoes aging in concrete vats, a technique chosen to allow the Niellucciu grape to express its characteristics without significant tannic influence from oak. Vignerons Corsican, the producer, emphasizes the human element in winemaking and holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
