Chioso Novo - 2020 - Domaine de Vaccelli - Gérard Courrèges - 0,75L

A great Corsican white-complex and vibrant, capturing the finesse of Vermentinu from an exceptional terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Grape Variety: 100% Vermentinu
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Organic farming
• Colour: Golden yellow
• Aromas: White peach, pear, Mediterranean flowers (immortelle, broom, lavender), hints of pine nut and vanilla cream, with a chalky mineral edge
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Attack: Bright and harmonious
• Texture: Broad and silky
• Acidity: Beautiful tension balanced by aromatic richness
• Finish: Persistent and slightly liquorice-like, with notes of fresh herbs and candied citrus

🍇 Vinification & Ageing

• Harvest: Hand-picked with rigorous grape selection
• Ageing: Aged on fine lees for several months to enhance complexity and texture
• Philosophy: Respect for Corsican terroir, minimal intervention in the cellar to preserve the purity of the fruit and soils

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🐟 Roasted turbot with white asparagus and beurre blanc
• 🐔 Chicken ballotines stuffed with chanterelles, spelt risotto and tarragon jus
• 🧀 Aged Brocciu, Corsican tomme, goat cheese

🗓 About the 2020 Vintage

The 2020 vintage in Corsica benefited from favorable weather conditions, delivering optimal ripeness and beautiful aromatic freshness. This vintage stands out for its precision and elegance, with excellent ageing potential.

💡 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar through 2032 to appreciate its evolution.

🏰 About Domaine Vaccelli

Located in southern Corsica, Domaine de Vaccelli is a key player in the island’s wine renaissance. This family estate champions native grape varieties and committed organic farming to express the unique character of Ajaccio’s terroir.