Antoine Arena
Carco Patrimonio Nielluccio
Patrimonio, Corsica, France
Rustic and developed. Stewed plums, medicinal black cherry, maquis herbs, muddy soil, wet stoneware pottery, tobacco and tomato leaf. Palate is intense, concentrated, and shows younger than the nose. 14% alcohol isn’t hiding, but is nearly balanced by silty tannin and juicy acidity. Rounder and darker than the Italian Sangiovese which may or may not be genetically related. Interesting wine, well paired with a casual bolognese style pasta.
Rustic and developed. Stewed plums, medicinal black cherry, maquis herbs, muddy soil, wet stoneware pottery, tobacco and tomato leaf. Palate is intense, concentrated, and shows younger than the nose. 14% alcohol isn’t hiding, but is nearly balanced by silty tannin and juicy acidity. Rounder and darker than the Italian Sangiovese which may or may not be genetically related. Interesting wine, well paired with a casual bolognese style pasta.
Nov 1st, 2019
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Hot and disjointed
Hot and disjointed
Mar 19th, 2019
Slight Brett, very acidity and sour. Black cherry and blueberry. 100% Nielluccio.
Slight Brett, very acidity and sour. Black cherry and blueberry. 100% Nielluccio.
Mar 18th, 2018
Arena's flagship wine, coming from a limestone vineyard that required a jackhammer to plant the vines. Purchased upon release and I can't tell you how many times I've talked myself out of opening this bottle. It was worth the wait. The timing couldn't be better. An inspiring, coming of age wine that beautifully displays its juxtaposition of French and Italian influences. Weathered black cherry, vividly fresh lavender, worn leather, clay pottery, and a distinct minerality that shows depth and verve.
Arena's flagship wine, coming from a limestone vineyard that required a jackhammer to plant the vines. Purchased upon release and I can't tell you how many times I've talked myself out of opening this bottle. It was worth the wait. The timing couldn't be better. An inspiring, coming of age wine that beautifully displays its juxtaposition of French and Italian influences. Weathered black cherry, vividly fresh lavender, worn leather, clay pottery, and a distinct minerality that shows depth and verve.
Mar 8th, 2017
Ripe for the pickin. Time to drink em up. Butter, ripe pear/stone fruit, subtly saline. Rich, silky, great with the right food if evolving relatively rapidly.
Ripe for the pickin. Time to drink em up. Butter, ripe pear/stone fruit, subtly saline. Rich, silky, great with the right food if evolving relatively rapidly.
Jan 18th, 20172013. Savage elegance. Ripe yet taut. On the nose the herbal and dusty Maquis shrubland of the island rises above aromas of sweet cherry and licorice.
2013. Savage elegance. Ripe yet taut. On the nose the herbal and dusty Maquis shrubland of the island rises above aromas of sweet cherry and licorice.
Jul 7th, 2016Blocks from Mr Arenas Winery. This is lacy and delicate. Roses and geranium. Crazy wonderful. Sorry folks I am overcome by emotion to be here
Blocks from Mr Arenas Winery. This is lacy and delicate. Roses and geranium. Crazy wonderful. Sorry folks I am overcome by emotion to be here
Jun 23rd, 2016
Nice summer wine. Bright with tannins in balance. Great with the grilled meats
Nice summer wine. Bright with tannins in balance. Great with the grilled meats
Aug 5th, 2015