Cuvée Nivatoli is a red produced by Domaine Torraccia in Vin de Corse Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France. Made from Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Vin de Corse Porto-Vecchio
Region: Corsica
Country: France
Grapes: Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello, Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Cuvée Nivatoli is the classic red of Domaine de Torraccia, the Imbert family's organic estate near Porto-Vecchio in southern Corsica, bottled as Corse Porto-Vecchio. Nielluccio leads, with Grenache, Sciaccarello and Syrah, raised without new oak. Wild dark berries and cherry wrapped in maquis herbs, earth and pepper; medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a fresh, savoury finish.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Corsica, France
Corsica is a mountainous Mediterranean island belonging to France, lying between the mainland and Italy, with a wine culture shaped by both influences.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Sciacarello
Sciacarello is a red grape native to the island of Corsica, where it is one of the traditional varieties that give the local wines their distinct Mediterranean identity.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
More red wines from Corsica
- Fiume Rossu — Ponte Storicu, Île de Beauté
- e Croce Rouge — Yves Leccia, Patrimonio
- Campo Vecchio — Domaine Pinelli, Vin de Corse
- Corse Figari — Domaine de Tanella, Corse Figari
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cuvée Nivatoli from?
Cuvée Nivatoli is produced by Domaine Torraccia in Vin de Corse Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France.
What grapes are in Cuvée Nivatoli?
Cuvée Nivatoli is a blend of Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello and Syrah.