Pale, brilliant and greenish-shimmering white gold.
Nose
Intense aromas of white and yellow blossoms, fresh pears, white peaches and exotic cherimoya, underpinned by the spicy herbs of the maquis, yellow gooseberries, lemon zest and a fine iodised note.
Palate
Enormously dense and intense with a silky texture, carried by a salty freshness, fine acidity, peppery bitter notes of grapefruit and almond, as well as hints of candied lemons and wild herbs.
Character
An energetic, vibrant and multi-layered white wine full of tension and youthful charm, offering a rare sensory experience.
Pairing
Excellent with fine fish dishes with a herb crust, seafood seasoned with sea salt, or white poultry in a delicate lemon and caper sauce.
Notes
Demeter-certified and biodynamically produced on granitic sand soils; the cuvée is based on the historic grape variety collection of Antoine Abbatucci, who saved these indigenous rarities from extinction in the 1960s.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A pale, brilliantly sparkling greenish white-gold.
Nose
From the very first sniff, this wine reveals a fascinating, multi-layered spectrum. It smells intensely of white and yellow blossoms as well as the ethereal herbs of the Corsican maquis. Behind this lies an opulent fruitiness reminiscent of cherimoya, ripe pears and white peaches. With a little air, a fresh acid structure joins in, carried by notes of yellow gooseberries, juicy mirabelle plums, grapefruit and fine lemon zest, underlaid by a delicate hint of iodine.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is enormously dense and concentrated, carried by a silky texture. A vibrant freshness, paired with salty and iodised nuances, creates tremendous tension. Piquant, peppery bitter notes reminiscent of fresh almonds and pomelo structure the flow. Once again, juicy lemon, candied citrus peel and the typical wild herbs of the island present themselves. A wine full of energy and youthful verve.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes thrive in the Corsican Taravo Valley at an altitude of around 150 metres. The terroir is characterised by granitic sandy soils with a cool north and north-east exposure, which ensures the vines retain their remarkable freshness.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A historical assemblage of Vermentino, Brustiano and Bianco Gentile, complemented by the rare traditional varieties Genovese and Rossola Bianca. The vineyards are managed strictly according to biodynamic guidelines (Demeter-certified) using horse-drawn ploughs and herbal preparations.
Food Pairings
This sophisticated white shows its class when paired with turbot in a salt crust, pan-seared scallops with fennel, or delicate dishes of poultry with a herb and lemon jus.
Special Features
A liquid monument to biodiversity: with this cuvée, Jean-Charles Abbatucci rescues the oenological heritage of his father Antoine, who in the 1960s saved Corsica’s almost forgotten, indigenous grape varieties from extinction.
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