Clos Venturi, Corse Sciaccarellu Brama, 2023 lettie teague wsj on wine this is a classic expression

this is a classic expression of Chianti Classico at its finest

and tarragon dance across the palate with remarkable precision

This mid-tier wine balances crisp acidity and stone fruit focus with gentle oak integration

on complex soils of schist and fossilized seashells known as faluns

The 2023 Beaune Bressandes (a Premier Cru) is textbook Pinot Noir from Burgundy's heart: red berries

Clos Venturi, Corse Sciaccarellu Brama, 2023 lettie teague wsj on wine this is a classic expressionMost island wines we get excited about come from strictly volcanic terroir like Etna, the Canaries, or Santorini, but Corsica is different, blanketed by a huge range of soils that give its wines their own wild personality. Clos Venturi is one of the rising stars here, a talented domaine deeply in love with its terroir and working hard to bottle it honestly. This Brama is made from Sciaccarellu, one of Corsica's signature indigenous red grapes, a