Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Corsica
Code: PETR095
Offering incredible value the Petroni Rouge is a fascinating blend which marries Corsica's intrinsic Italian qualities beautifully with the unmistakable character of the Rhone Valley.
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Cave d'Aleria

The largest group of Corsican wine growers, these producers have been writing the history of Corsican wines since 1958. Driven by its values, its passion for quality, rooted in the lands of eastern Corsica with more than 1541 hectares of vineyards.

The colour is a beautiful ruby red with purple reflections. The nose is marked by the aromas of red fruits such as strawberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, spices and some mineral notes. In the mouth, the attack is supple on the red fruits and roasted notes. The finish is round with silky tannins and good length and minerality.
To be enjoyed as a starter with a plate of cold cuts but also with some meat cooked on BBQ or with a stew
Harvested at night, the grapes come from a plot selection, picked at optimal ripening and then destemming the grapes. A traditional vinification at a temperature of 28 to 30 ° allowing the extraction of tannins and anthocyanins. The duration of maceration can reach 3 weeks.

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