Domaine Comte Abbatucci : Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the 2024 Faustine Vieilles Vignes Blanc cuvée from Domaine Comte Abbatucci

Tasting

Color
Beautiful pale yellow hue with golden reflections.

Nose
The nose reveals refreshing notes of white flowers and anise.

Palate
Lively, the palate charms with its aromatic structure, opening onto slightly petrol notes. 

Food and wine pairings

This white wine is ideal for accompanying an aperitif, fish, shellfish or cheese.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 8 and 10°C.

A fresh and balanced white wine from Corsica

The estate

It is in the heart of the breathtaking Taravo Valley, south of Ajaccio, that one of the greatest names in Corsican winemaking is located: the Domaine Comte Abbatucci. For more than a century, Domaine Comte Abbatucci has honed the art of preserving the island’s indigenous grape varieties by applying biodynamic principles. The island environment of the estate gives the cuvées unparalleled character and strength. In a style dazzling with purity, finesse and freshness, discover the DNA of Corsica through wines rich in flavor and color…

The vineyard

The Faustine Vieilles Vignes Blanc cuvée is a vin de France from the granitic terroir of Corse. The vineyard is managed using organic and biodynamic agriculture.

The wine

This cuvée was created to celebrate the birth of Faustine, the daughter of Jean-Charles Abbatucci.

Vinification and aging

Following the harvest, the grapes undergo direct pressing as whole clusters or destemmed. A static settling period of 24 to 48 hours precedes alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged on lees for 6 months

Blend

Vermentino (100%)