Patrimonio Carco Antoine Arena 2005
Patrimonio AOC
13%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
A complex, balanced and delicious Vermentino, produced naturally by an iconic domain of northern Corsica.
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Patrimonio Carco Antoine Arena 2005
The wine
This 100% Vermentino comes from the Carco lieu-dit, which spans 3 hectares on limestone soils. Produced following organic and biodynamic methods, this cuvée is one of the island’s must-try wines. It is magnificent; at once complex and delicious. Full of fruity notes lifted by a nice freshness, this gastronomic wine should be enjoyed in its first five years. It is divine paired with dry goat’s cheese or grilled fish.
A figurehead for Patrimonio, and one of the most charismatic Corsican winegrowers, Antoine Arena produces wines of extraordinary precision. He has managed the property since 1980 (which originally only consisted of three hectares of vines) and was joined by his sons Jean-Baptiste and Antoine-Marie in 2004. The vineyard now covers 11 hectares, with red (Nielluccio) and white grapes (Vermentino, Bianco Gentile and Muscat à Petits Grains for the sweet wines). No chemical fertilizers or herbicides are used; and in the winery, the most natural techniques possible are employed. The Arena's philosophy, besides the careful observation and ploughing of the soil, is to bring out the best in their terroir; to accomplish this, a plot by plot approach is taken. The vineyard is managed according to biodynamic principles and has AB organic certification.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Slightly marked label
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Corsica
- Appellation:
- Patrimonio
- Owner:
- Antoine Arena
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Colour:
- white
- Service temperature:
- 11°
- Viticulture:
- biodynamic and natural More information....
- Intensity:
- rich
- Leading aroma:
- floral
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Vermentino
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