Domaine Abbatucci - Faustine Red - Magnum 2023
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 and 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 today managed by Jean-Charles Abbatucci and his daughter Faustine . The vineyard and winemaking techniques have followed the principles of biodynamics since 2000, with an influence from phytotherapy practices: horse plowing and control of winter grass cover with its flock of sheep.
Faustine Rouge is a blend of Sciaccarello (70%) and Nielluccio (30%) grown on granite arenas facing North and North-West. The harvest is destemmed and not crushed. Maceration is carried out in concrete vats and vatting lasts approximately 1 month with daily pumping over. Aging lasts 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats .
Grape varieties: 70% Sciaccarello, 30% Nielluccio