Domaine Vaccelli - IGP Ile de Beauté - Campo di Magna - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 white IGP Ile de Beauté Campo di Magna is an exemplary Vermentino, where finesse, minerality, and freshness merge seamlessly. It opens with fresh lemon aromas, a crystalline structure, and liveliness, presenting a beautiful balance between delicate flavors and a slightly luxurious woodiness, making for an utterly captivating ensemble. This meticulously crafted cuvée, destined to evolve gracefully over the next five years, ends with a truly expressive finish. Rated 94/100 by RVF, it's a must-keep for any wine enthusiast seeking depth and distinction.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Parcel selection of old vines planted in 1964, grafted with Vermentinu in 2019. Vinification and ageing for 12 months on lees in foudres and demi-muids, followed by 7 months of mass ageing in stainless steel tanks. Production of 2,648 bottles.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, line-caught sea bass simply grilled with fennel and lemon olive oil, turbot fillet with butter sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 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...