2020 Clos Fornelli Rouge
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2020 Clos Fornelli Rouge

2020 Clos Fornelli Rouge

Price:
$18.85
Stock:
Only 28 units left

Details:

Country: France
Region: Corsica (Corse)
Appellation: Vin de Corse (Corse) AOC
Grape(s): Nielluccio
Wine Style: Red
Composition: Single Varietal
Practices: Certified Organic , Agriculture Biologique (AB), Low Intervention

Taste Block

Tasting Notes

This Corsican red opens with aromas of sour cherry, red plum, and wild strawberry, layered with notes of dried herbs, black tea, and subtle earth. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and taut, with bright acidity shaping the red-fruited core and fine-grained tannins providing structure without heaviness. A lightly savory, mineral edge carries through the mid-palate. The finish is dry and relatively direct, emphasizing freshness, balance, and a distinctly Corsican expression of Niellucciu.

Pairing Block

Food Pairing

The wine’s bright acidity, fine tannins, and savory profile make it particularly versatile with food. It pairs naturally with cured meats, grilled sausages, and rustic pork dishes, where acidity cuts through fat and refreshes the palate. Tomato-based pastas, wood-fired pizza, foccaccia, polenta, lentil stews, and grilled vegetables with herbs or olive oil are also strong matches. Avoid heavily spiced dishes or very rich sauces, which can overwhelm the wine’s restrained structure.

Producer Block

About the Producer

Clos Fornelli is a family-run estate located in eastern Corsica, near the village of Tallone, and is widely regarded as one of the island’s most thoughtful and quality-driven producers. Led by brothers Mathieu and Dominique Fornelli, the domaine has played a key role in Corsica’s modern wine revival by focusing on estate farming, indigenous grape varieties, and restrained, transparent winemaking. Vineyard work is central to the estate’s philosophy, emphasizing organic practices, low yields, and careful site selection across a mosaic of parcels.

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