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
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20 January 2016
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Wine name
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CUVEE EXCELLENCE
ROUGE
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Vintage
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2012
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Nation
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France
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Region
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Corsica
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AOC-DOC
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Vin de Corse
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Grape Varieties
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60
% Niellucciu
30%
Syrah
10%
Sciaccarellu
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Serving temperature
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16-18° C
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Alcohol
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13
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Price (in euro)
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16
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SO2 (in mg/l)
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Nd
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Visual Examination
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Taste analysis
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Limpidity
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Limpid
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Body
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Full
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Color
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Ruby red
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Balance
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Balanced
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Consistency
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Quite consistent
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Soft sensations
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Quite Warm, Soft
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Effervescence
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//
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Hard sensations
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Quite Tannic
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Flavors intensity
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Quite Intense
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Olfactory analysis
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Flavours
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Prunes, Spices
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Aroma intensity
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Quite Intense
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Complexity
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Quite Complex
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Finish/Persistence
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Quite Persistent
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Quality
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Quite Fine
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Overall evaluations
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Aromas
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Prunes, Spices, Cherry
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Development
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Ready
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Harmony
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Harmonious
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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
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