Abbatucci Estate - Imperial Minister 2021
Domaine Comte Abbatucci is located in Casalabriva, in southern Corsica . It is located in the heart of the Taravo valley at an altitude of around 100 meters, and is one of the oldest vineyards on the island. Composed mainly of emblematic grape varieties such as Vermentino, Sciacarello or Nielluccio, the 21-hectare estate is home to a unique collection of endemic grape varieties which contributes to the preservation of the island's wine heritage. The estate is now managed by Jean-Charles Abbatucci and his daughter Faustine . The vineyard and winemaking techniques have followed the principles of biodynamics since 2000.
Imperial Minister is a blend of Morescola, Morescono, Aléatico, Carcajolo Nero, Montanaccia, Sciaccarello and Nielluccio. The terroir is made up of granitic to sandy-loamy arenas exposed to the North and North-West. The harvest is destemmed and not crushed. The maceration is carried out in tapered vats and the vatting lasts about 1 month with daily punching down and pumping over. Aging lasts 12 months in demi-muids , then 6 months in stainless steel vats after blending the best batches.
Grapes: Morescola, Morescono, Aléatico, Carcajolo Nero, Montanaccia, Sciaccarello, Nielluccio