Domaine ABBATUCCI - Monte Bianco 2019
Located South of Corsica, in the heart of the Taravo Valley and at an altitude of about 100 meters, Domaine Abbatucci is one of the oldest vineyards on the island. Composed mainly of iconic varieties such as Vermentino, Sciacarello or Nielluccio, the 20-hectare estate is home to a unique collection of 18 varieties of endemic varieties that contribute to the preservation of the island’s wine heritage. The vineyard and vinification techniques are in line with the principles of biodynamics since 2000, with, among other things, only manual harvesting and the use of indigenous yeasts.
Monte Bianco (Red) is made from Sciaccarello grown on granite arenas facing North. Jean-Charles Abbatucci works biodynamics with an influence of phytotherapy practices: ploughing with horses and mastery of winter grassing with his flock of sheep. The hand-harvested grapes are then carefully sorted and the harvest is not trodden. The vinification is carried out in truncated wooden vats with a maceration of several weeks and alternation of punching down and pumping over. Aging lasts 12 months in foudre and 600-litres demi-muids, then several months in stainless steel vats. The wine is then bottled for a minimum of 6 months before being released on the market.
Grape variety: 100% Sciaccarello