La Boutanche, Thomas Santamaria - 2020

Name: La Boutanche, Thomas Santamaria
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 44096
Price: 23.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 44096 1L

A wild, red Corsican wine made by Thomas Santamaria in Patrimonio. He is the 6th generation to take over the estate and works biodynamically, following the lunar cycle. This wine is made from all destemmed Grenache with a splash of Niellucciu added for lift. Fermented in stainless steel with a short elévage in tank brings freshness and lip-smacking acidity.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

France

Region

Corsica

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Grenache

Nielluciu

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

I first came across La Boutanche with their collaboration with Broc Cellars on an insanely drinkable, glou glou style Zinfandel. The story is the same this time around with this lovely Corsican red from Thomas Santamaria. Fresh and bright on the palate, this wine is a blend of mostly Grenache, with just a pinch of the Corsican native Nielluciu. Soft cherries and bright berries boast an easy drinkability in this nicely acidic red that's meant to be shared with friends in its liter format. What's not to like? Fermented in stainless steel, this wine is all about youth and freshness. Pair with homemade chili-mac and see how far this bottle gets you.

- JW

Glossary

Grenache

The Grenache grape (a.k.a. Grenache Noir) produces relatively pale, fruity red wines that often stop just short of sweetness. Grenache is familiar to most wine drinkers as an ingredient in the blends of the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon, where it can add charm to varieties that are a little rougher around the edges. The distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas appellations are both characterized by significant percentages of Grenache, while in Tavel and Lirac the grape is used to make...