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Biancu Gentile is a white grape variety, with its roots in Corsica, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, ripe pear, wax and chamomile.
It is planted most seriously in Corsica.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
On other labels it goes by Biancu Gentille, Ghjintili and Jentile.
At the table it suits stuffed and roasted suckling pig, butter chicken and garlic-tossed prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Stuffed and roasted suckling pig
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Butter chicken
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Garlic-tossed prawns
Also labelled.
Biancu Gentille, Ghjintili, Jentile.
Bottles to look for.
- Clos Canarelli 'BG' Biancu Gentile, Corsica, Vin de France
- Clos Fornelli 'Chiosu Fornelli' Biancu Gentile, Corsica, Vin de France
- Clos Venturi 'Brama' Biancu Gentile, IGP Ile de Beaute, France
- Clos Venturi Vin de Corse Biancu Gentile, Corsica, France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci Cuvee Collection 'Il Cavaliere Diplomate d'Empire', Corsica, Vin de France
- Domaine de Terra Vecchia Biancu Gentile, IGP Ile de Beaute, France
- Domaine Olivella Biancu Gentile, IGP Ile de Beaute, France
- Yves Leccia Domaine d'E Croce Biancu Gentile, IGP Ile de Beaute, France
Biancu Gentile: common questions
01.What does Biancu Gentile taste like?+
Biancu Gentile tastes of lemon, ripe pear, wax and chamomile. The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Biancu Gentile from?+
Biancu Gentile originates in Corsica, France.
03.Where is Biancu Gentile grown?+
The key regions for Biancu Gentile are Corsica.
04.What food pairs with Biancu Gentile?+
Pour it with stuffed and roasted suckling pig, butter chicken and garlic-tossed prawns.
05.What else is Biancu Gentile called?+
Biancu Gentile is also labelled Biancu Gentille, Ghjintili and Jentile.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.