2022-C Eric Poli Niellucciu Rose, Ile de Beaute, Corsica, France (750ml)   

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A Seasonal Rosé Wine Club Selection
Light pastel pink color. Enticing aromas of ripe tropical fruit laced with violets. The palate is bright and layered, with tart flavors of rhubarb, wild strawberries, passion fruit, guava. Easy drinking, with juicy red berries, mouthwatering acidity and a wet stone mineral note all the way through the finish.

The name Eric Poli is almost synonymous with Corsican wine. In addition to working as director at Domaine de Piana (his family’s 75-acre estate on Corsica’s East Coast), he also makes the wines for his wife’s family estate—Clos Teddi, and Clos Alivu. In 2005 Eric bought 7.4 acres of old-vine Niellucciu (Sangiovese) and Vermentino in the heart of Patrimonio (the oldest appellation on the mountainous island of Corsica) and 108 acres just outside his hometown of Linguizzetta, and established Domaine Poli. Today, he not only manages his eponymic label, but continues to oversee production at Domaine de Piana, Clos Teddi and Clos Alivu—making the wines for all three.

Eric farms his vines organically, though without certification. Niellucciu thrives on the island of Corsica and although yields are limited, results in wines with more freshness and finesse than those made from its Tuscan cousin. This medium bodied Rosé was made from 100% estate grown Niellucciu from the Ile de Beauté IGP. The grapes were vinified in the traditional saignée method, in stainless steel, and with malolactic fermentation.