Ile de Beauté E. Croce Yves Leccia (Domaine) 2022

An iconic Corsican grape variety, Niellucciu, whose name means black, is renowned for its vigour and resistance to drought. Perfectly at home in stony, low-fertility terroirs, Niellucciu vines thrive on clay-limestone soils on a schist bedrock. Known as the Corsican grape variety with the highest tannin content, Niellucciu is also renowned for producing wines with excellent ageing potential. The blend of Niellucciu and Grenache, a robust grape variety perfectly suited to very hot climates, results in a highly aromatic wine produced in accordance with sound organic viticultural practices. After handpicking, the grapes undergo whole bunch pressing in the cellar. Following a 24-hour cold settling period, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats last 15 to 20 days. Before bottling, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats for six months.
The pale pink, slightly shiny colour heralds a nose marked by floral fragrances. On the palate, the wine is fresh and delicious, with subtle spicy aromas.