Ministre Imperial Cuvee Collection Abbatucci 2014

Ministre Imperial Cuvee Collection Abbatucci , biodynamic, native varieties, complex, smoky, intense. This blend of indigenous varieties from esteemed winemaker Jean-Charles Abbatucci is named after his ancestors who were high profile military men under Napoleon Bonaparte. Foot pressed and 12 months in large old barrels. The nose is filled with deep red fruits, the mouth has smooth tannins and a lovely smoky minerality. Drinking well now but has amazing ageing potential.

Situated in South Corsica in the Taravo valley, the domaine Comte Abbatucci was founded in 1950. With 18 hectares of vineyards planted on granite slopes at 100m above sea level, the domaine is a veritable museum of Corsican viticultural history and heritage. Antoine Abbatucci, father of the current winemaker Jean-Charles Abbatucci, was a passionate man and was devoted to local grape varieties, in fact, if it wasn't for him, many of them would have been lost to international varieties. Jean-Charles followed the footsteps of his father and became the winemaker of the domaine, preserving a 100 year heritage. Since 2000, he has moved towards biodynamic principles and also joined the association Renaissance des Appellations (created by Nicolas Joly, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant). The domaine grows a delightful range of indigenous grape varieties such as: Vermentino, Niellucio, Sciaccarello and Barbarossa. Descending directly from high profile commanders under Napoléon Bonaparte and faithful to the Corsican charm, Jean-Charles Abbatucci is a proud defender of the tradition and the environment. Ambitious, passionate and keenly aware of his land as a jewel of nature, he has managed to reconcile the tradition of the Corsican terroir and the modernity of the biodynamic viticulture.