e Croce Rouge is a red produced by Yves Leccia in Patrimonio, Corsica, France. Made from Niellucciu, Grenache and Sciaccarellu. 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: Patrimonio
Region: Corsica
Country: France
Grapes: Niellucciu, Grenache, Sciaccarellu
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a Corsican red built around Niellucciu (Sangiovese), with Grenache and Sciaccarellu adding roundness and spice. Expect a medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity, gentle tannins, and a distinctive maquis herbal note layered over red fruit. Yves Leccia is a respected Patrimonio producer known for elegant, terroir-driven wines rather than heavy or overtly fruity styles.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is e Croce Rouge from?
e Croce Rouge is produced by Yves Leccia in Patrimonio, Corsica, France.
What grapes are in e Croce Rouge?
e Croce Rouge is a blend of Niellucciu, Grenache and Sciaccarellu.