Domaine Comte Abbatucci
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
AboutDomaine Comte Abbatucci
Domaine Comte Abbatucci is a family estate in Corsica’s Taravo Valley, where Jean-Charles Abbatucci works with his daughter Faustine. Cuvée Faustine was created to mark the birth of Jean-Charles’s daughter.
The estate has 21 hectares on granitic slopes and preserves a collection of old Corsican grape varieties begun by Jean-Charles’s father, Antoine. The wine range is certified biodynamic by Demeter.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci 2017 Ministre Impérial
French Red
Small tart redcurrants, mineral and smoky notes appear with fine oak. The palate has depth, sapidity, verticality, breadth, generosity and purity. The blend includes Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu, Morescola, Morescono, Montaneccia, Carcajolu-Neru and Aleatico. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats. Maturation lasts twelve months in foudre and 600-litre demi-muids, followed by several months in stainless steel and at least six months in bottle.
Abbatucci 2014 Cuvee Faustine Corsica
French White
Very pale and clear, with citrus pith, unripe pear and white flowers on the nose. The palate is dry and gently rounded, showing a subtle richness without losing its coastal freshness. Medium-plus acidity feels polished rather than sharp, carrying the old-vine Vermentino through a clean, lightly mineral finish.