L.N. Mattei Cap Corse Blanc Quinquina Aperitif Wine (750ml)
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Review Date: 04/2019Made with a base of Corsican white wine (Vermentino and other varietals), this sunny-hued aperitivo mixes fuity and floral notes for an ideal warm-weather sipper. Crisp apple and white blossoms entice the nose, while the palate offers breezy hints of melon and honeysuckle sweetness, finishing slightly drying with mild grapefruit pith bitterness. Cinchona bark (quinine) adds depth. (KN)
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A classic Corsican aperitif wine, Mattei's Cap Corse Blanc Quinquina is made from a base wine of Vermentino and Muscat, with subsequent additional macerations of herbs, spices, the local citron fruit, and cinchona bark (quinine, hence the name). A primary flavor profile of citrus is tinged by a touch of herbal essence, all leading to a bittersweet finish imparted by the quinine. Absolutely refreshing on its own or as an ingredient in a vibrant summer cocktail.
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Origin: France
Type/Varietal: Other Distilled Spirits
SKU: #1334867