Clos Venturi 1769 Rouge 2021

Clos Venturi 1769 Rouge

Region: Corsica, France

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grapes: 50% Niellucciu 50% Sciaccarellu

ABV: 13.5%

The 1769 `Rouge` has a very crunchy and juicy fruit profile. On the nose, the aromas are rich and spicy with notes of red and black berry fruits layered over hints of chocolate, brown spice, green pepper and light toasted oak. The palate is robust yet elegant with silky tannins and flavors of black cherries and coffee married with a seductive cinnamon spice.

Clos Venturi's unique location combines a continental climate (winter temperatures drop as low as -10°C at night) with the influence of the Southern Mediterranean and geologic complexity, which results in characterful wines. Located inland at 400 metres above sea level, the vineyard is planted on a sandstone hill. It is sheltered by the forests and mountains that surround it and has a wide diurnal range, allowing for a slow ripening of the grapes. Basalt, granite, and blue slate make up the complex mosaic of soils and produce lively and mineral wines. The 30 years old low-yielding Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu vines have a south-eastern exposure.

Clos Venturi comprises a 28-hectare vineyard within the Corsican estate of Domaine Vico, planted at 400 metres above sea level on a sandstone hill, surrounded by forests and mountains. Current winemaker Emmanuel (Manu) Venturi and his father Jean-Marc separated this plot from Domaine Vico after identifying the potential of its ancient sandstone soils and sheltered position. Manu has introduced sheep and chickens to the vineyard, providing natural fertiliser and weed control alongside beehives to further improve biodiversity. Yields are deliberately kept low and the vineyards are worked by horsepower to reduce soil compaction.