DESCRIPTION

GRAPES

100% Sciaccarellu, Corsican native grape

FOOD PAIRING

Perfect with grilled fish or meat, tajine, or sushi. Serve at 16°C.

NOTES

Light ruby color with delicate Burgundian hues. Aromas of pepper, rose petals, and fresh red fruits. Elegant, juicy, and vibrant palate with fine tension and a long spicy–maquis finish.

FARMING

Dry-farmed old vines (~45 hL/ha), sustainable viticulture, no irrigation, grass-root adaptive practices to preserve the Corsican terroir.

WINEMAKING

Native yeasts, no sulphites at harvest entry, concrete-vat fermentation, ~3-week maceration, 6–10 months ageing.

ORIGIN & STORY

Le Clos Fornelli sits on the historic alluvial terraces of the Bravone River. Originally settled by shepherds from the Boziu region, the family planted its first vines on this stony land over two centuries ago. Today, the estate continues this heritage with authentic, terroir-driven wines.

ALLERGENS

Contains sulphites

REVIEWS

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