Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“Magnificent green hues, superb ripeness of the grapes, a full-bodied, delicate texture, and a perfect expression of the terroir, with a very subtle hint of wheat from the fermentation process that adds its own unique charm.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2012)
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Eye
pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
excellent ripeness of the grapes
Palate
rich on the palate and well-balanced, with noble bitter notes coming through on the finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
15 minutes before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif sur des charcuteries corses... <br/>
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2012 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
“A meticulous winemaker and the driving force behind Patrimonio, Antoine Arena is convinced that the identity of Corsican wines depends on sound viticultural practices—particularly soil management—as well as winemaking that is as natural as possible. This noble cause also takes into account—and this is essential—the potential of native grape varieties on selected terroirs, enabling the production of a range of distinctive wines, from the famous Carco to Grotte di Sol, and the most recent, Morta Maïo. While the estate has at times in certain vintages experienced excesses in overripeness (with “dry” whites having high residual sugar levels) and in the intensity of the reds, the most recent vintages have achieved a more balanced and refined extraction, with greater precision and accuracy. Today, under the leadership of Antoine’s sons, Jean-Baptiste and Antoine-Marie, the estate is experiencing a new wave of momentum, particularly with a focus on developing barrel-aged wines. An estate that has never stood still!”