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Abbatucci Cuvée Collection Blanc “Diplomate d'Empire"

2011
Cuvée's full name is "Diplomate d'Empire - Il Cavaliere - Don-Jacques-Pascal Abbatucci" who was a childhood friend of Napoleon, and under the Empire spent several years as a diplomat in Naples. Faithfull until the end, he was at Napoleons side at the Battle of Waterloo. Vinified in cuve, aged in older 600-L demi-muids. Vines are planted at a density of 3,500 vines per hectare, natural grass ground cover between each vineyard row. Biodynamic practices have been followed since 2000. All fruit is harvested by hand. The nose is intense with aromas of ripened yellow and exotic fruits with a touch of marquis fragrances. A full-bodied white wine with excellent freshness.

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  • WINEMAKER: JEAN-CHARLES ABBATUCCI
  • COLOR: WHITE
  • SOIL: granite
  • VARIETAL: 37% Vermentinu, 20% Rossala Bianca, 19% Biancu Gentile, 14% Genovese, 10% Brustiano
  • COUNTRY: FRANCE
  • REGION: CORSICA
  • APPELLATION: AJACCIO
  • VINTAGE: 2011
  • FARMING PRACTICES: BIODYNAMIC
  • IMPORTER: KERMIT LYNCH