Description
Comte Abbatucci’s Diplomate cuvée is a unique wine made from old vines of indigenous grape varieties grown on granite soil. With a more refined profile than the Général cuvée, the wine seems to possess an extra burst of energy. The nose promises a truly beautiful start to the sensory journey: exotic fruits, white flowers and scents of the maquis. The palate is luscious, the fruit enhanced by an exquisite smoky minerality, hints of bitterness and peppery notes. The finish is incredibly mouth-watering, perfectly balanced, impressively long and dynamic throughout.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
- Grape varieties: Vermentino, Brustiano, Bianco Gentile, Genovese, Rossola Bianca
- 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 cellar
- Vinification: Direct pressing of whole bunches. Static settling for 24 to 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in 600-litre demi-muids.
- Ageing: Aged on full lees for 9 months, then in vats for 2 months after blending the best batches. Fining if necessary and natural tartaric stabilisation by cold storage. Light filtration at bottling if necessary. Aged in bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
What to eat with a Comte Abbatucci Diplomate d'Empire?
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
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- Fine fish (turbot, John Dory)
- Lemon butter sauce
