Carcajolo Nero is a red grape variety, with its roots in Corsica, France.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark berry, plum and herbaceous notes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Carcajolo Noir, Carcagiola, Bonvedro and Monvedro.
At the table it suits veal served with olives, spanish tortilla with chorizo and lamb korma curry.
The structure.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Carcajolo Noir, Carcagiola, Bonvedro, Monvedro, False Carignan.
Bottles to look for.
- Clos Canereccia Amphore Carcaghjolu Vin de Corse, Corsica, France
- Clos Venturi 1769 Carcajolu Neru, Vin de France
- Clos Venturi Vin de Corse 'Brama' Carcaghjolu Neri, Corsica, France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci 'Valle di Mare', Corsica, Vin de France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci 'Valle di Nero' Rose, Corsica, Vin de France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci c n, Corsica, Vin de France
- Domaine U Stiliccionu Ajaccio A Vinoteca Carcaghjolo, Corsica, France
- Etienne Suzzoni Clos Culombu 'Storia di Carcaghjolu', Corsica, Vin de France
Carcajolo Nero: common questions
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02.Where is Carcajolo Nero from?+
03.What food pairs with Carcajolo Nero?+
04.What else is Carcajolo Nero called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.