"Elegant and vibrant, Altru Biancu is a vibrant tribute to bianco gentile, unfolding its crisp, slightly vegetal flavors between spices and citrus fruits." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF) Altru Biancu (formerly Biancu Gentile) is a very expressive white wine, with aromas of white flowers and hints of honey, remarkable freshness on the palate, revealing itself to be rich and mineral, with a taut finish. "A pure Biancu Gentile bursting with energy"!
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Eye
Bright, brilliant color, a beautiful light yellow
Nose
Very expressive with notes of white flowers and honey
Mouth
Fresh, rich, and mineral. Tense finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with grilled fish or fish in a light sauce, or a cheese platter...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
An oenologist involved in the revival and promotion of island wines, Yves Leccia created his own estate in 2005, after running the family business with his sister for around fifteen years. Today, he and his wife Sandrine manage a 16-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone and schist soils in Poggio-d'Oletta. Certified organic since 2017, it is one of the pillars of the Patrimonio appellation, often in the spotlight for its Muscat wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2020 guide) 16.5/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Elegant and vibrant, Altru Biancu is a vibrant tribute to Bianco Gentile, which unfurls its crisp, slightly vegetal flavors between spices and citrus fruits.
About the estate:
Yves Leccia and his partner Sandrine run a vineyard located mainly on the E Croce and Partinelone plots. The entire area is plowed and worked, and organic fertilizers are used. The estate has been very innovative in recent years with new wines such as O Bà, Biancu Marinu, and L'Altru Biancu. These carefully crafted wines remain excellent ambassadors for Corsican viticulture, but care must be taken not to obscure their individuality: some wines, more standardized than in the past, give pride of place to technicality.