Domaine Maestracci

E Prove Vin de Corse Calvi Nielluccio Blend

8.617 ratings
8.69 pro ratings
Calvi, Haute Corse, Corsica, France
Nielluccio, Grenache, Sciacarello, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.8

Lush and rich with cherry and saddle leather notes prominent. A bit flabby on the finish, but an easy drinking and interesting crowd pleaser.

Lush and rich with cherry and saddle leather notes prominent. A bit flabby on the finish, but an easy drinking and interesting crowd pleaser.

2 people found it helpfulMar 5th, 2015
Anthony Lynch

E Proven itself vintage after vintage. Get on the Corse bandwagon NOW if you haven't already.

E Proven itself vintage after vintage. Get on the Corse bandwagon NOW if you haven't already.

2 people found it helpfulSep 19th, 2014
Cameron Hoppas

A bit green, with loud acid and lifted fruit aromas. Light bodied, simple fruit and floral aromatics.

A bit green, with loud acid and lifted fruit aromas. Light bodied, simple fruit and floral aromatics.

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2015
Hailey Flemming

Great w a little chill on it

Great w a little chill on it

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Jamm Aquino

Souvlakincredible with lamb. Very rustic

Souvlakincredible with lamb. Very rustic

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2015
jason carey DipWSET

An old school rustic bruiser...need a couple of years.

Okay. Day 4 in fridge. Totally different. Like an aged SW French. Will be at.peak in years

An old school rustic bruiser...need a couple of years.

Okay. Day 4 in fridge. Totally different. Like an aged SW French. Will be at.peak in years

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Brad Hemmer

Dry thick tannins, earthy, fall leaves.

Dry thick tannins, earthy, fall leaves.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
Neil Barham

Didn't open @ #CafeBouludPB for upcoming #Corsica #winedinner

Didn't open @ #CafeBouludPB for upcoming #Corsica #winedinner

May 31st, 2015
Zachary Todd

Shy, leathery

Shy, leathery

Jan 31st, 2016
Ben L
8.3

Silky smooth.

Silky smooth.

Jan 22nd, 2016