Clos Venturi : Chiesa Nera 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for Chiesa Nera rouge 2022 from Clos Venturi

Tasting

Nose
Rich, the nose exudes notes of rose and violet.

Palate
On the palate, spicy, herbal and peppery aromas are supported by a delicate, velvety texture. The finish is persistent and remarkably fresh.

The vivacity and balance of a Corsican Red wine

The estate

Located in the high-altitude village of Ponte Leccia, Clos Venturi is one of the newest estates in Corsica, born in the early 2000s from the subdivision of the finest terroirs of the domaine Vico, another property of Jean-Marc and Manu Venturi.

The vineyard

This estate in Corsica oversees a vineyard of about twenty hectares.

The wine

This Chiesa Nera rouge is a vin de France produced from vines planted on sandstone soils, oriented south/southeast. Meaning "black church", this wine is a tribute to intergenerational transmission within the estate.

Winemaking and aging

Hand-harvested, the grapes are partially destemmed before fermentation in foudres with indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts about 30 days. Aging takes place over 10 months in foudres, 10 months in amphorae, then 4 to 6 months in bottle.

Grape varieties

Aleatica, niellucciu, sciaccarellu, minustellu, morescola, carcaghjolu neru, moresconu and vermentinu.