Patrimoniu AOP, Domaine Montemagni, Menhir Blanc (Organic)

This white wine hails from the sun-drenched hills of Patrimoniu, one of Corsica’s most prestigious appellations. Domaine Montemagni, a family estate rooted in tradition, produces this cuvée using Vermentinu—a grape thought to have originated in Italy and long cultivated in Corsica, where it thrives in the island’s limestone soils and sea-swept vineyards. The estate follows sustainable, low-intervention practices to craft wines that express the raw beauty and character of northern Corsica.

Menhir Blanc is a bright, elegant wine with aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it is fresh and precise, with vibrant acidity and a lightly saline finish that reflects the maritime influence of the nearby Mediterranean. This is a wine of finesse and clarity, ideal for summer dining or as a refreshing apéritif.

Pair it with L’Exception du Maquis, a Corsican cheese encrusted with native herbs. The wine’s crisp citrus profile and mineral tension elevate the cheese’s creamy, herbaceous complexity, resulting in a refined and deeply regional combination.