Domaine de Tremica - Vin de France - Cuvée Donu di Cinarca - Red - 2020

Wine:

Made entirely from Carcaghjolu Neru, a rare indigenous grape of the island, the 2020 Red Vin de France Donu di Cinarca is a wine of character, complexity, and charm. Aged partly in 500-liter barrels and jars for 30 months, it reveals intense floral notes of rose and wild berries, along with subtle smoky hints, all in a precise and refined profile shaped by its extended aging. The palate is beautifully structured, with a rich, smooth texture, ripe tannins, and a lively energy, complemented by spicy flavors and touches of stone fruit. Absolutely delicious! Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested early October. Cinarca terroir. 100% de-stemmed, not crushed, fermented in thermo-regulated truncated wooden vats for 3 weeks with indigenous yeasts. Aged for a minimum of 30 months, 2/3 in 500-liter barrels and 1/3 in 160-liter handmade terracotta jars. Production of 3,000 bottles.

Color:

Ruby with good intensity and brilliance, carmine highlights.

Nose:

Floral, rose, berry and pit fruit nuances mingle with smoky notes in a very precise, pure profile with a patina from the long ageing process, which gives it so much.

Palate:

This wine is full-bodied, smooth and tannic, with good ripeness, energy, spicy flavors and pit fruit accents on the palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted prime rib, stuffed goat shoulder, wild boar stew.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Introducing the newest gem in Corsican winemaking! Founded in 2011 in Casaglione, in the La Cinarca Valley above the Gulf of Ajaccio, Domaine de Tremica is a small estate dedicated to excellence. Perched at 300 meters, everything here is done by hand, with gentle vinification and aging in jars, amphorae, concrete vats, and oak casks—each step reflecting precision and mastery.

Angelica and Richard Arnaud Le Foulon, trained at Clos Canarelli, are realizing their lifelong dream. The unique microclimate, shaped by sea breezes and valley winds from Cruzzini, provides an exceptional setting for crafting artisanal wines that are vibrant, authentic, and express every nuance of the Corsican terroir.