Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
90% Nielluciu, 10% Grenache
Tasting notes
This wine presents a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections, hinting at its maturity and depth. On the nose, it reveals an elegant bouquet of dark berries, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle floral notes, lifted by a gentle touch of spice. The palate is structured yet refined, with silky tannins supporting flavors of black cherry, wild herbs, and cracked pepper. The finish is long and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s balance, complexity, and unmistakable sense of place. Ideal for those seeking a wine that combines character with finesse.
More About The Winery
Based in Patrimonio, the oldest appellation of Corsica, Yves Leccia is widely recognized as one of the island’s most influential winemakers. Coming from a family of vignerons and with decades of experience, Yves Leccia has dedicated his career to showcasing the authenticity of Corsican terroir, combining respect for tradition with innovative vision.
The domaine cultivates indigenous varieties such as Niellucciu, Vermentinu, Biancu Gentile, and Grenache, rooted in limestone and schist soils that give the wines their hallmark minerality, freshness, and elegance. Working with minimal intervention and sustainable practices, Yves Leccia produces wines of purity and precision, whether it be the structured reds of Patrimonio or the vibrant whites and rosés of the Île de Beauté.
Highly regarded by sommeliers and collectors worldwide, the wines of Yves Leccia capture the soul of Corsica — powerful yet refined, deeply expressive of their Mediterranean landscape.