| HOUSE |
The producer of this wine is the Union des Vignerons de l'Île de Beauté (UVIB), more commonly known as the Cave d'Aléria. |
| REGION: |
Terra Aléria Rosé wine is produced in Corsica, specifically on the island's east coast (in Haute-Corse). |
| SUB-REGION |
The wine-producing sub-region for this wine is the eastern coast of Corsica, specifically the Aléria plain. |
| APPELLATION: |
Terra Aléria Rosé wine is produced under the IGP Île de Beauté (Protected Geographical Indication) designation, although certain cuvées or vintages within the range are also classified under the AOP Vin de Corse appellation. |
| GRAPE VARIETY |
Terra Aléria Rosé wine is made from a blend of three main grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, and Nielluccio. |
| VITICULIURE |
Viticulture for Terra Aléria Rosé wine is based on sustainable and responsible farming practices, carried out by the winegrowers who are members of the Cave d'Aléria on the east coast of Corsica. |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE |
Terra Aléria Rosé is best served well-chilled, at an ideal temperature between 8°C and 10°C (46°F–50°F). Here are a few simple recommendations to help you fully enjoy its freshness and aromas: • Chilling: Place the bottle in the refrigerator about 2 to 3 hours before serving. Avoid the freezer, as it could compromise the wine’s delicate notes of red berries and white peach. • Opening: This young rosé does not require decanting. Open the bottle just before serving to preserve its vibrant aromatics. • Glassware: Use a white wine glass or a medium-sized tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the fresh aromas toward the nose. • Keeping it cool: If you are enjoying the wine outdoors or during a long meal, keep the bottle in an ice bucket filled with water and ice cubes. |
| COLOR |
Terra Aléria Rosé wine displays a delicate, pale pink hue, with subtle salmon or greyish highlights, depending on the vintage. This bright, light colour is achieved through the gentle, direct pressing of black grapes (Grenache, Cinsault, and Nielluccio), which limits the maceration of the skins in the juice. |
| ALCOHOL |
Terra Aléria Rosé Wine has an alcohol content of 12% vol. |
| SERVICE ADVICE |
Terra Aléria Rosé is an ideal pairing for light, Mediterranean-style summer cuisine. Its freshness and liveliness on the palate make it a perfect choice for everything from an aperitif to an entire meal. Here are the best food pairings to bring out its qualities: • As an aperitif: Serve it with fine Corsican charcuterie (such as coppa or lonzu), olives, tapenades, or light puff-pastry appetizers.
• Fish and seafood: It pairs beautifully with seafood platters, oysters, grilled shrimp, fish tartare, or sushi. • Salads and cold starters: Enjoy it alongside a Salade Niçoise, a fresh goat cheese salad, a tomato and mozzarella salad, or gazpacho.
• Grilled dishes and white meats: Its vibrancy perfectly balances marinated poultry skewers, grilled veal, or Mediterranean vegetables cooked on a plancha.
• Spiced or exotic cuisine: Its notes of red berries and white peach provide a pleasant counterpoint to mildly spiced dishes, such as a mild curry or various Asian specialties.
• Cheeses: Opt for fresh, young sheep’s or goat’s milk cheeses. |
| WINE STORAGE PERIODS |
Terra Aléria Rosé is a wine meant to be enjoyed young—ideally within 1 to 3 years of its vintage. Here are some tips for preserving its full aromatic freshness: • Before opening: Store the bottle lying on its side in a cool (around 12°C/54°F), dry place, away from direct light. As noted by wine cellar manufacturer EuroCave, most fresh rosés do not improve with age and tend to lose their vibrant fruitiness after two years. • After opening: Reseal the bottle carefully and place it in the refrigerator. Consume within 2 to 4 days to prevent the oxidation of its red-berry and citrus aromas. |
