Torraccia Rouge

Appellation

Vin de Corse Porto Vecchio, on the southeast of the island.

Soil and basement

Granite arenas

Grapes

50% Niellucciu - 10% Sciaccarellu - 30% Grenache - 10% Syrah

Wine making

"éraflage", pressing, fermentation from indigenous yeast for 10 to 15 days between 26 and 30°C, finishing in "marcs".

Elevage

In tanks, then bottles.

Tasting Note

Color: carmine and shinning

Nose: bramble, slightly and musky

Mouth: black fruits, liquorice

Serving temperature

16-17°C

Serve

Charcuterie (Corsican figatelli), grilled meats, Goat's cheese.

Cellarage

Best with 2-5 years bottle age.