Domaine de Vaccelli - White Granite 2021
Domaine de Vaccelli is located in Cognocoli-Monticchi , Corsica . The family estate was bought in the 1960s by the Courrèges family, after the independence of Algeria. 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 many grape varieties including a large part of native grape varieties . The vineyard has been conducted in certified organic farming since 2019.
The Granit Blanc cuvée is made from Vermentinu . The vinification is carried out by direct pressing, in 400-litre barrels and 600-litre demi-muids. The aging is done 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 variety: 100% Vermentinu