I had high hopes for this Vermentino from Corsica but was left disappointed. It has the scrub brush aroma from the familiar from Sardinia and Liguria with notes of green apple, pear, bell pepper and hay but it is too soft on the palate, lacking the lemon and lime acid bite and the saline finish and minerality that would give it added dimension. As it is, it’s too soft to make a great pairing with oysters or seafood.
I had high hopes for this Vermentino from Corsica but was left disappointed. It has the scrub brush aroma from the familiar from Sardinia and Liguria with notes of green apple, pear, bell pepper and hay but it is too soft on the palate, lacking the lemon and lime acid bite and the saline finish and minerality that would give it added dimension. As it is, it’s too soft to make a great pairing with oysters or seafood.
Jun 12th, 2022
Sweet baby Jesus. Notes of white peach, green melon, and chalky minerals. Incredible...
Sweet baby Jesus. Notes of white peach, green melon, and chalky minerals. Incredible...
1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2015
Bomb Corsican Sangiovese and Malamo all done in cement in hard core granite soil. Super bright and fresh with wonderful structure and acid. It's like a man from the Loire married a lady from Montalcino.
Bomb Corsican Sangiovese and Malamo all done in cement in hard core granite soil. Super bright and fresh with wonderful structure and acid. It's like a man from the Loire married a lady from Montalcino.
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2014
This is the red blend from Corsica made up of 70% -Sciaccarellu and 30% - Niellucciu (related to Sangiovese) needs Time to open up red fruits rose petal with wild fruit in the mouth really fun wine
This is the red blend from Corsica made up of 70% -Sciaccarellu and 30% - Niellucciu (related to Sangiovese) needs Time to open up red fruits rose petal with wild fruit in the mouth really fun wine
Jun 30th, 2017
Vermentino tasting. Winner of the night. Floral, mineral, scrub brush, seawater on a hot day.
Vermentino tasting. Winner of the night. Floral, mineral, scrub brush, seawater on a hot day.
Aug 30th, 2016
Wow! I'd forgotten how yummy this old vine Vermentino is. Salty and tangy with whit floral aroma so you want to suck it down but not so fast as this sucker has real complexity to ponder.
Wow! I'd forgotten how yummy this old vine Vermentino is. Salty and tangy with whit floral aroma so you want to suck it down but not so fast as this sucker has real complexity to ponder.
Aug 15th, 2016
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
