Domaine Comte Abbatucci : Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Faustine Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2024 cuvée from Domaine Comte Abbatucci

Tasting

Color
Lovely ruby hue.

Nose
Expressive, the nose blends fruity, spicy, and peppery notes.

Palate
The palate reveals fine, silky tannins extending to an intense, fruity finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs ideally with grilled meats, charcuterie, or Corsican cheeses.

Serving

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 14 and 16 °C.

A red wine from Corse combining liveliness and richness

The Estate

In the heart of the breathtaking Vallée du Taravo, south of Ajaccio, lies one of the greatest names in Corsican viticulture: the Domaine Comte Abbatucci. For over a century, Domaine Comte Abbatucci has cultivated the art of preserving the island’s indigenous grape varieties by applying biodynamic principles. The estate’s insular environment imparts unparalleled character and power to its cuvées. In a style dazzling with purity, finesse, and freshness, discover the DNA of Corse through crus rich in flavor and color…

The Vineyard

The Faustine Vieilles Vignes Rouge cuvée is a Vin de France from the granite terroir of Corse. The vineyard is farmed according to organic and biodynamic practices.

The Wine

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

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are harvested and then destemmed, with reception carried out via a gravity-fed system. A skin maceration takes place in concrete tanks. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks. After the various musts are blended, the wine is racked and filtered.

Blend

Sciaccarello (70%)
Nielluccio (30%)