Domaine Fiumicicoli Sciacarello Rose, Corse Sartene
£19.70
Domaine Fiumicicoli (pronounced phew-me-chikoli) lies at the heart of Corse Sartène, considered to be one of the best of Corsica's nine appellations and close to where the 13th century, Pisan-style bridge, Pont de Spina Cavallu (pictured on their wine labels), spans the river Rizzanesse. The domaine’s vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on arenaceous and granitic soils, ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciacarello (from which the domaine makes its rosés), Vermentino (for its whites) and Nielluccio (for its reds, usually blended with a little Syrah).
"Vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on sandy/granitic soil ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciaccarello, Vermentino and Niellucciu. Vineyards are tended manually and, due to the proximity to the sea, benefit from the slightly cooler temperatures in this south west corner of Corsica. Made from Sciaccarellu (a traditional Corsican grape variety), this pale, distinct rosé has floral aromatics and nuanced mineral flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish. This well-flavoured rosé works with shellfish or pan-fried salmon, or enjoy by itself, chilled on a warm summer evening.
Tasting Note:
Floral aromatics and nuanced red-fruit flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish.
Vegan. Organic.
"Vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on sandy/granitic soil ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciaccarello, Vermentino and Niellucciu. Vineyards are tended manually and, due to the proximity to the sea, benefit from the slightly cooler temperatures in this south west corner of Corsica. Made from Sciaccarellu (a traditional Corsican grape variety), this pale, distinct rosé has floral aromatics and nuanced mineral flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish. This well-flavoured rosé works with shellfish or pan-fried salmon, or enjoy by itself, chilled on a warm summer evening.
Tasting Note:
Floral aromatics and nuanced red-fruit flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish.
Vegan. Organic.
