COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
70% Sciaccarellu, 30% Niellucciu
PRODUCER
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
REGION
Corsica
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Faustine Rouge 2024 from Domaine Comte Abbatucci is a Vin de France red wine from Corsica, crafted from 70% Sciaccarellu and 30% Niellucciu. The estate, one of Corsica's oldest, is led by Jean-Charles Abbatucci, a fervent advocate for indigenous grape varieties and biodynamic viticulture. The vineyards are situated in the Taravo Valley on granitic soils, with north and northwest-facing exposures for the red grape plots. This deliberate choice of appellation allows the domaine to express the unique identity of Corsican grapes and terroir, influenced by the island's aromatic 'maquis' shrubland.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the winemaker's daughter, Faustine.
Fact 02
The estate uses sheep to manage winter grass in the vineyards.
Fact 03
Corsican polyphonic songs are played to the vines and during fermentation.
Fact 04
The producer deliberately chooses Vin de France to avoid AOC restrictions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Faustine Rouge 2024 begins with hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed but not crushed, then gravity-fed into concrete vats. A month-long maceration follows, with daily pump-overs and spontaneous fermentation driven by native yeasts. The wine is then aged for six months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This approach prioritizes natural processes and minimal intervention to highlight the purity of the Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu grapes and the Corsican terroir.
