Winemaker Notes
Pale salmon in color, bone dry and possesses amazing delicacy and complexity. A subtle salinity graces the wild herbs and spring berries on the nose while the palate is citrusy and utterly delicious on a long finish.
Great pairing with Mediterranean dishes such as lamb stew, bouillabaisse, pasta in sauce, sea bass and halibut.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Clos Alivu Patrimonio Rosé is pleasing, attractive, and alive on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of dried earth, red fruit, and mineral notes. Enjoy it with steamed Dungeness mixed with fresh garden greens and heirloom tomatoes. (Tasted: January 26, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
A mountainous, Mediterranean island covered in vineyards, Corsica, while closer to Italy in proximity and history, is today under France's political jurisdiction. The island is home to a mix of Italian and French grapes, typically planted at high elevations. Niellucciu (Sangiovese), Sciacarellu (Mammolo), and Vermentino (Rolle) are the main grape varieties of Corsica, and account for about two thirds of all Corsican wines produced.