Vin de France Empire Extra Brut Comte Abbatucci (Domaine)
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
A bottle of superb bubbles to savour as an aperitif or alongside a seafood dish!
More infoOn a granite terroir, the harvests are carried out by hand with a double sorting. The pressing is done in whole harvests with a static settling of 24-48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 1200-litre casks. Matured on fine lees for four months, the juice is vinified following the traditional method. This is a wine with lovely bubbles and fresh overtones that evolves with aromas of candied lemon and tart apple. Its attack is fine, developing an energy carried by a lovely minerality. The finish is mouthwatering.
Lot presentation
Vin de France Empire Extra Brut Comte Abbatucci (Domaine)
The wine
On a granite terroir, the harvests are carried out by hand with a double sorting. The pressing is done in whole harvests with a static settling of 24-48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 1200-litre casks. Matured on fine lees for four months, the juice is vinified following the traditional method. This is a wine with lovely bubbles and fresh overtones that evolves with aromas of candied lemon and tart apple. Its attack is fine, developing an energy carried by a lovely minerality. The finish is mouthwatering.
About the Producer Comte Abbatucci
Perched 100m high in the Taravo Valley in southern Corsica lies Jean-Charles Abbatucci's 20 hectares of vines. Founded in the 1920s by Jacques Abbatucci, this is one of the oldest domains on the island. An incredible 18 different native grape varieties are cultivated: besides the famous Vermentino, Sciacarello and Nielluccio, Jean-Charles has a mosaic of endemic varieties planted in his vineyards that few others can lay claim to (Aleatico, Carcajolo Nera, Minustello, Morescola, Morescono, Montanaccia…). The domain has a biodynamic approach and the vineyards are laid to grass. A flock of sheep graze amongst the vines during winter and harvests are always carried out by hand. In the chai, vinification is a “hands off' affair and the resulting wines are prized for their finesse, elegance and freshness. A true touchstone of wines from this fascinating region.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Corsica
Appellation: Vin de France
Owner: Comte Abbatucci (Domaine)
Colour: sparkling white
Service temperature: 13°
Size (in ha): 20 hectares
Intensity: classic secondary fermentation
Leading aroma: white fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine