Domaine Yves Leccia Altru Biancu' Ile de Beauté IGP Blanc 2021

Domaine Yves Leccia Altru Biancu’ Île de Beauté IGP Blanc is a pure and expressive white wine from Corsica, made from 100% Biancu Gentile—an ancient native grape that Yves Leccia helped revive. Bright and brilliant in appearance with a light yellow hue, this organic wine offers a fragrant nose of white blossom, yellow stone fruit, and hints of Corsican maquis. The palate is smooth and elegant with a lively acidity and a mineral, saline edge that speaks to its Mediterranean terroir.

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Type: White Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Expressive
Grape Varietal: Biancu Gentile
Tastes Like: White blossom, peach, apricot, wild herbs, sea breeze
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: IGP Île de Beauté
Region: Corsica, France
Terroir: Clay and schist soils on the northern Corsican coast
Aging: Aged in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C – Best served chilled

Yves Leccia is one of Corsica's most influential winemakers, with a strong commitment to organic viticulture and the revival of indigenous grape varieties. His Altru Biancu' cuvée is a tribute to Biancu Gentile, an heirloom Corsican white that yields wines of texture, elegance, and aromatic complexity. Sourced from the stunning Patrimonio hills and crafted with precision, this wine is a true ambassador for the island's unique identity and beauty.

Seafood: Grilled squid with lemon and parsley or sea bream with fennel.
Poultry: Chicken breast with creamy herb sauce or turkey and citrus salad.
Vegetarian: Asparagus and goat cheese tart or herb-roasted root vegetables.
Meat: Veal scallopini or pork tenderloin with honey and thyme.

Brousse: Light and fresh Corsican whey cheese, ideal with the wine's acidity.
Chèvre: Creamy and tart, enhancing floral and herbal aromas.
Tomme Corse: Semi-hard and slightly nutty, pairing with mineral notes.
Brin d'Amour: Herb-crusted sheep cheese, echoing the wine's maquis character.

Fiadone (Corsican Lemon Cheesecake)

Ingredients:

• 500g brocciu or ricotta cheese
• 4 eggs
• 150g sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. In a bowl, whisk together cheese, sugar, lemon zest, juice, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
2. Pour into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
3. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool completely.
4. Serve chilled with a glass of Domaine Yves Leccia Altru Biancu' for a refreshing Corsican finish.