Wednesday 17 February 2016

France – Domaine CASABIANCA AOP Rouge 2012 Cuvée Excellence



Domaine and vineyard

The origins of the Domaine CASABIANCA date back to 1895 when Jean-Bernardin Casabianca founded a company of wines and alcoholic beverages that progresses to cross the borders of Corsica and get into continental France after World War II. In 1956 Emmanuel, descending of Jean-Bernardin creates a farm in the town of Linguizzetta, in locations Bravone. The company covers an area of 470 ha. The company passes through alternating fortunes until 1994 when, taken in hand by one of the sons of Emmanuel, Jean-Bernardin, undergoes a major restructuring.
The domaine took its current name CASABIANCA and is dedicated to the cultivation of autochthone grape varieties. Has total of 470 hectares, 230 of which are productive today, all under the AOP Vin de Corse.
An extension so great allows having a considerable variety of soils and micro-climates which justify the production of different wine lines.
In general, the terroir is chalky-clay, lashed by the sea air and the freshness of the mountains of Corsica.

The wine

The Domaine CASABIANCA AOP Rouge Cuvée Excellence 2012 is a blend of Syrah, Niellucciu and Sciaccarellu. The wine comes from vineyards average age 18 years, in selected land with yields around 40 hl / ha. The grapes are grown according to the principles of "raisonnée" agriculture (tending to organic but which does not reject the use of fertilizers or chemicals if conditions require). After the harvest (hand made) the grapes remain 24 months in vats before bottling. This wine is produced only in special vintages.
The Niellucciu (63 hectares of vineyards) is a vine that 'well suited to calcareous soils; gives tannic wines, with body, of a dark red color, with aromas of red fruits, violets and a slight note of wood
The Sciaccarellu (21.5 of vineyards) is a typical Corsican vine giving pale red wines, light-bodied, with aromas of red fruits, strawberries, raspberries, but also spices and coffee.


Tasting Note 



Date
20 January 2016


Wine name
CUVEE EXCELLENCE ROUGE
Vintage
2012
Nation
France
Region
Corsica
AOC-DOC
Vin de Corse
Grape Varieties
60 % Niellucciu
30% Syrah
10% Sciaccarellu
Serving temperature
16-18° C
Alcohol
13
Price (in euro)
16
SO2 (in mg/l)
Nd








Visual Examination
Taste analysis
Limpidity
Limpid
Body
Full
Color
Ruby red
Balance
Balanced
Consistency
Quite consistent
Soft sensations
Quite Warm, Soft
Effervescence
//
Hard sensations
Quite Tannic


Flavors intensity
Quite Intense
Olfactory analysis
Flavours
Prunes, Spices
Aroma intensity
Quite Intense


Complexity
Quite Complex
Finish/Persistence
Quite Persistent
Quality
Quite Fine
Overall evaluations
Aromas
Prunes, Spices, Cherry
Development
Ready


Harmony
Harmonious

Food and wine pairings
The wine holds up well pairing with important meals, such as red meats grilled or cooked in sauce, moussaka, tajine, herbs cake, quice with meat, charcuterie or cheese, especially goat or cow ones.


The harmony between the three grape varieties is really amazing. A pleasant wine to drink from the first to the last glass. In the glass gives off pleasant hints of red fruits, with a sweet tip on the end (spices, vanilla). In the mouth the olfactory sensations are transformed into taste for a perfect consistency. Gradation not excessive combined with a satisfactory body make it a wine to be enjoyed and appreciated


Official website: www.vinscasabianca.fr

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