Domaine de Vaccelli - White Granite 2016
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 using direct pressing, in 400-litre barrels and 600-litre demi-muids. The wine is aged in barrels for 12 months on whole lees , then two months in stainless steel vats and finally 5 months in bottles .
Grape variety: 100% Vermentinu
"Granit Blanc 2016 reveals a magnificent evolution: candied yellow fruits, honey, dried flowers and a hint of flint make up a deep and racy nose. The palate, ample and saline, offers a silky texture and a persistent finish marked by minerality. A Vermentinu that has reached perfect maturity, without losing its original freshness."