Corsica
Domaine Vaccelli - Ajaccio - Granit - Blanc - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Corsica
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Ajaccio
Grape variety: 100% Vermentinu
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
3-star rating in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide RVF 2022: 94/100
Wine:
The 2019 white Ajaccio Granit is a Vermentino with a clean, invigorating, and delicately oaked profile. This undoubtedly distinguished wine combines power and a burst of flavors, culminating in an intense citrus zest finish. A white wine with a very strong identity and considerable depth. Rated 94/100 by RVF.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Vermentinu parcel selection. Vinification and ageing for 12 months on lees in 500-liter foudres and demi-muids, followed by 7 months of mass ageing in stainless-steel vats. Production of 7,300 bottles.Certified organic wine.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Seafood, oven-roasted red mullet fillets, grilled sea bream a la plancha, fresh Corsican cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts.
Established in 1961 in the Taravo valley near Ajaccio, the Courrèges family has been a cornerstone of the appellation and Corsican viticulture. Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Domaine Vaccelli remains one of the most prestigious wineries on the island today, producing deeply personal wines that exclusively utilize local grape varieties.
As the region's sole winery, it benefits from an unspoiled nature and an idyllic setting conducive to the creation of wines that are intimately connected to the Corsican soul. Organic farming practices, indigenous yeasts, and a natural elegance and precision elevate the winery to the upper echelons of Corsican viticulture.
Over the past two years, the winery's ascent has been undeniable, and its wines increasingly sought after. Securing a few bottles has become a real challenge...