Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio Carco Rouge 2021

Samir Patel — Corsican wine that delivers

8/10

The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and I'm glad he did. Really expressive nose, you can smell it as soon as you pour. Firm and balanced with proper acidity so it doesn't feel flabby despite the 14% ABV. Had it with slow-cooked lamb and it was perfect.

Tomas Rivera — One of my favourites this year

9/10

I don't usually spend this much on a single bottle but I'd been wanting to try Arena's wines for ages. So glad I did. Complex, layered, genuinely interesting — the kind of wine where every sip gives you something different. The finish just lingers and lingers. Worth every penny imo.

Suki Patel — Really special bottle

9/10

Bought this for my wife's birthday dinner and we both kept going back for more. There's a lot going on — dark fruit, a bit of spice, layers that kind of open up the longer it sits in your glass. At 14% it's got some weight but doesn't feel heavy. Would absolutely buy again.