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.
Vaccelli Blanc is made from Vermentinu grown on granite sandstone hillsides. The wine is aged in egg and demi-muid barrels.
Grape variety: 100% Vermentinu
"With almost a decade in the bottle, the 2016 Vaccelli Blanc reveals noble aromas of beeswax, dried fruits, and dried flowers. On the palate, the structure is dense, driven by mellow acidity and vibrant salinity. A meditative, finely oxidative white that transcends its grape variety."