Patrimonio

Patrimonio is an appellation of Corsica, France.

Growers build the wines around Vermentino, filling out the blend with Sangiovese, Grenache and Sciaccarello.

Vines root into chalk, clay and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with a fruity profile, crisp and aromatic and refreshing and light.

Pour them alongside seafood, chicken, pork and pasta.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied with a fruity profile.

White: Crisp and aromatic.

Rosé: Refreshing and light.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio Carco Blanc, Corsica, France
• Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio Carco, Corsica, France
• Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio Hauts de Carco Blanc, Corsica, France
• Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio San Giovanni Blanc, Corsica, France
• Clos Signadore Patrimonio A Mandria di Signadore Blanc, Corsica, France
• Clos Signadore Patrimonio A Mandria di Signadore Rouge, Corsica, France
• Domaine Gentile Patrimonio Rouge, Corsica, France
• Domaine Giacometti Patrimonio 'Cru des Agriate' Rose, Corsica, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Chicken
• Pork
• Pasta
• Grilled vegetables

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Patrimonio: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Corsica guide.