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Nicolas Mariotti-Bindi - Porcellese Vieilles Vignes 2016

Name: Nicolas Mariotti-Bindi - Porcellese Old Vines 2016
Brand: Nicolas Mariotti-Bindi
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)

Patrimonio|Red wine

4/5 (6 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

niellucio

black fruits

smoked

“An inviting nose with notes of black fruit and spices. A hint of smokiness, along with notes of char and wild grass, come through, as well as hints of bacon. The palate, dense and tight, features high-quality tannins. Its long aging will allow it to mellow.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF)

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Estate

Nicolas Mariotti-Bindi

Vintage

Porcellese Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2016

Designation

Patrimonio

Region

Corsica

Grape Varieties

100% Niellucciu

Regions

Porcellese: soil composed of ancient alluvial deposits and rounded pebbles; a 3.5-hectare vineyard planted in 1966; low yields

Viticulture

In organic conversion

Grape Harvest

Manual harvesting with the grapes transported in 300-kg boxes

Wine Production

Destemming, 48-hour cold pre-fermentation maceration in concrete tanks, natural fermentation, daily pumping over, no extraction to preserve the tannin profile

Livestock Farming

24 months in concrete tanks without filtration or fining before bottling

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep, rich ruby red

Nose

Intense, with notes of dark fruit, licorice, menthol, and leather

Palate

Well-structured and rich, full-bodied with notes of tapenade spices, supported by fine tannins, with a lovely finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Apogee

2025

Drink before

2027

Production

6,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with white meats, a barbecue... or, of course, a platter of Corsican cheeses and cold cuts!

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Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

This talented winemaker has generated a great deal of enthusiasm among wine lovers, but we don’t always understand why when tasting his wines. Many seem too heavy or lack purity and finesse despite their substantial body. Every now and then, a dazzling wine restores our confidence—most often a white.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

An inviting nose with notes of black fruit and spices. A hint of smokiness, along with notes of char and wild grass, comes through, as well as hints of bacon. The palate is dense and tight, with high-quality tannins. Its long aging will allow the flavors to meld together.

About the estate:

After working as a vineyard manager at the Leccia estate, Nicolas Mariotti Bindi took over an old, abandoned winery on the road to Oletta in 2015. He worked tirelessly to restore this facility, which allows him to better manage his production and work using gravity. The vineyard is certified organic, and the soil is cultivated according to best practices. Wine production takes place in stainless steel tanks and 16-hectoliter cement eggs. These authentic wines, always full-bodied and velvety, offer a great frankness of flavor and are delicious when young, but also age well. Their high quality and unfailing consistency have earned the estate its second star this year.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE J. Published on March 9, 2026

A truly wonderful Corsican wine that’s perfect for drinking right now!