Domaine de Vaccelli - White Granite 2022
Domaine de Vaccelli is located in Cognocoli-Monticchi , Corsica . The family estate was purchased in the 1960s by the Courrèges family, after Algerian independence. Its owner, Gérard Courrèges (son of Alain Courrèges), has been producing wines under the AOC Ajaccio, Vin de Pays de l'Île de Beauté and Vin de France appellations since the 1970s. Today, the vineyard covers 27 hectares planted with numerous grape varieties, a large proportion of which are indigenous grape varieties . The vineyard has been managed using certified organic farming methods 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 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 variety: 100% Vermentinu
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