Winemaker Notes: Much has been said about how a small group of dedicated vignerons saved Bianco Gentile from extinction. What hasn't been discussed much is that, while we know the variety is native…
2017 Antoine-Marie Arena - VdF Rouge San Giovanni (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY
Corsican wine has undergone a revolution in the last few decades, as growers shift away from mass production to smaller quantities of far higher quality.
Vermentinu from 30+ year old organically-farmed vines in one of the steepest, rockiest vineyards in Patrimonio - the Northern most region of Corsica, where.
Bianco Gentile from organic 20+ year old vineyards of clay and limestone. Harvested by hand, fermented with native yeast, aged in stainless steel tanks,.
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Patrimonio was the first recognized appellation in Corsica, and for good reason. There's rich apricot and peach fruit with a wonderful floral side.
100% Vermentinu and deceptive in its weight and texture, displaying unctuous tropical notes of pineapple, papaya and melon. Ever-present in the background.
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Hand harvested (yields usually around 35 hl/ha). Natural fermentation, with infrequent doses of sulfur, cement cuve, no oak. Long macerations from 6 to 9.
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