Description
The General wine from Comte Abbatucci is a unique wine made from old vines of indigenous grape varieties grown on granite soil. It has a brilliant yellow colour with green highlights. Highly expressive and refined, the nose reveals aromas of Mediterranean scrub, jasmine and acacia flowers. The bouquet evolves significantly in the glass, resembling a great Alsatian Riesling with petrol and flint notes. On the palate, it offers a perfect balance between fine, penetrating tannins and mineral tension. The extremely persistent and savoury finish releases notes of camphor and spice. A little gem that reveals itself as one of Corsica’s greatest white wines.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Comte Abbatucci ‘s General in details:
- Grape varieties: Vermentino, Rossola Brandinca, Riminese, Carcajolo Bianco, Biancone, Paga Debiti
- Terroir: Granitic, sandy-loam soils
- Exposure: North to North-West
- Farming methods: Biodynamic with influences from phytotherapy practices. Ploughing by horse and control of winter grass growth thanks to our flock of sheep.
- Harvest: Hand-picked into small crates, with systematic sorting of the grapes in the vineyard and in the winery
- Vinification: Direct pressing in whole grapes or destemmed, depending on the maturity of the stalks. Static settling from 24 to 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentations and aging in half-muids and on total lees for 9 months, then in stainless steel tanks for 6-7 months after assembly of the best batches. Malolactic fermentation is not desired and is blocked by the cold and SO2. Natural tartaric stabilization by maintaining cold. Filtration during bottling.
- Ageing: Aging in bottles for a minimum of 6 months.
What to eat with a Comte Abbatucci Général?
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
- Hay-smoked veal sweetbreads with seasonal vegetables, Mediterranean-style
