An equal split of Niellucciu — the island's Sangiovese — and Sciaccarellu, known in Tuscany as Mammolo, this wine opens with lifted raspberries, red currants and blackberries, a hint of chocolate, and the garrigue and dried herbs that signal its Corsican soul. The palate delivers juicy, crunchy berry fruit balanced against stony minerality and firm yet well-rounded tannins. It drinks well now, yet is structured enough to age gracefully. Neither over-extracted nor over-oaked, it sits comfortably in the Medium Bodied Red Wine family.

The Winery — Clos Venturi

Manu Venturi and his father Jean-Marc separated this 28-hectare plot from the broader Domaine Vico estate to unlock the potential of its ancient sandstone soils and sheltered position, 400 metres up in northeast Corsica. Certified organic and biodynamic, the vineyard now hosts sheep and chickens for natural fertility, beehives for biodiversity, and horsepower to preserve soil health — an approach rooted in respect rather than marketing. The 2023 vintage tested the vineyard severely: spring frosts, rain at flowering, then drought and record heat forced yields down 30%. Old vines (averaging 30 years) drew deep reserves, and August rains sealed the ripening. Hand-harvested fruit was gently destemmed and fermented mostly in concrete with indigenous yeasts, the balance in oak casks, then aged for 12 months — half in concrete tank, half in oak foudre — before being bottled unfined as Vin de France. At 13.5% ABV and vegetarian-friendly, it carries weight without heaviness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted lamb, game and venison, beef and steak, or any red-meat dish that calls for savoury depth and a mineral edge. Equally at home on a weeknight or Sunday lunch table, it brings Corsican identity to pasta and risotto too. From there, explore the rest of our France selection and discover how producers like Clos Venturi are redefining Mediterranean wine.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.