Antoine Arena is the most respected name in Corsican wine, farming old vines on the island's northern tip. 'Sempre Cuntentu' means 'always happy' in Corsican dialect — it's his everyday red, made from the island's main grape, Nielluccio, which is basically Sangiovese that moved to Corsica centuries ago.
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Drink windowDrinking well (2026–2040)
Typical retail~$55
In cellars1 member keeps this bottle
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