Clos Nicrosi is situated on a narrow isthmus that extends into the Ligurian Sea from the island of Corsica, in an area that was once known to the ancient Greeks as the Sacred Promontory. Corsica, with its unique blend of historical influences, is now an integral part of mainland France while retaining a distinct cultural identity.
Founded in 1859, Clos Nicrosi has remained within the founder’s family, currently overseen by Jean-Noël Luigi and his children, Marine and Sébastien. The domaine spans 13 hectares of vineyards, featuring a variety of southern French and traditional Corsican grape varieties. These vineyards are located in the plain of Macinaggio, where the soils of degraded schist and decomposed limestone over a granite base impart an intense minerality and freshness characteristic of Cap Corse wines. The vines, averaging 20 years in age, yield a modest 30 hectoliters per hectare.
Jean-Noël Luigi practices lutte raisonnée, a sustainable approach to viticulture, harvesting the grapes by hand. The fermentation process utilizes indigenous yeasts in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wines are aged in stainless steel for 7-10 months before bottling, ensuring they retain their fresh and mineral-driven character.
