Domaine de Vaccelli - White Quartz 2022
Domaine de Vaccelli is located in Cognocoli-Monticchi , Corsica . The family estate was purchased in the 1960s by the Courrèges family, after Algeria's independence. Its owner, Gérard Courrèges (son of Alain Courrèges), has been producing wines since the 1970s under the appellations of AOC Ajaccio, Vin de Pays de l'Île de Beauté but also Vin de France. Today, the vineyard extends over 27 hectares planted with numerous grape varieties, a large part of which are indigenous grape varieties . The vineyard has been run in certified organic farming since 2019.
The Quartz Blanc cuvée is a blend of indigenous grape varieties: Carcaghjolu Bianco, Ghjenuvese, Cudiverta and Riminese . The vinification is carried out by direct pressing, in 400 liter barrels and in 600 liter demi-muids. Aging takes place in barrels for 12 months , on whole lees , then two months in stainless steel vats and finally 5 months in bottle . It has an aging potential of 3 to 5 years.
Grape varieties: Carcaghjolu Bianco, Ghjenuvese, Cudiverta and Riminese