VDF "Monte Mare" (Red) 2022

Bright red in the glass, intense aromatics and complexity on the nose with red fruits and wild strawberries. Velvety texture and fine silky tannins greet you on the palate and a saline finish.

Jean-Charles took over the estate in 2000 from his father Antoine Abbatucci, and thanks to him 18 native Corsican varieties have been preserved. In this blend Jean-Charles works with 7 of them, grown across 18 hectares of vines on granite soils situated 100 meters above sea level. Since 2016 the vineyards for this cuvée have been cared for using seawater.

Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation followed by a 25-day maceration in stainless steel takes place. A combination of punch down and pump overs are used to extract further flavour before pressing. Maturation takes place in a combination of concrete eggs and 600l barrels for 12 months prior to blending and bottling.

Match it with: Roasted leg of lamb or Tuna Tataki.