Diplomate d’Empire, Blanc VdF 2019

Wine Description for Diplomate d’Empire Blanc VdF 2019 by Abbatucci

Colour & Appearance

Pale, brilliant white gold with greenish reflections – a wine that already displays its youthful freshness and vitality in the glass.

Nose

An olfactory firework of Corsican identity: white and yellow flowers meet the aromatic herbs of the Macchia. Exotic cherimoya, juicy pears and white peaches meld with yellow gooseberries, mirabelles and citrus fruits. A hint of iodine already suggests the maritime origin – multifaceted, complex, fascinating.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this wine reveals itself: enormously intense and dense, yet carried by a silky texture. The combination of iodine and salt creates an electrifying, mouth-watering freshness with mineral tension. Refined, peppery bitter notes of almonds and grapefruit are accompanied by lemon zest and wild herbs. What distinguishes this Diplomate is its vibrant energy – a wine that literally dances on the palate.

Finish

Long, salty-mineral with lingering citrus notes and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. The youthful freshness carries far.

Terroir & Origin

Jean-Charles Abbatucci manages his vineyards in southern Corsica biodynamically and with uncompromising dedication. The Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea unmistakably shape this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A fascinating cuvée of Vermentinu (Vermentino) and rare autochthonous varieties such as Brustiano and Bianco Gentile – vines from the legendary collection of Abbatucci’s father from the 1960s. This genetic diversity lends the wine its extraordinary complexity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with grilled sea bass, langoustines, scallops or monkfish in lemon butter. Also a revelation with goat’s cheese or Corsican antipasti.

Special Features

A wine of rare authenticity and individuality – Corsica in its purest, unadulterated form. The use of nearly forgotten grape varieties makes it a living piece of wine history.