Domaine de Vaccelli Granit '174' Blanc 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli Granit '174' Blanc 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli
$105.00

Grape: Vermentino
Vintage: 2022
Type: White

This white wine represents the inaugural vintage of a highly restricted micro-cuvée grown in the Ajaccio region of southern Corsica. Sourced from a tiny fraction of an estate plot, the vermentino vines grow on a south-east facing granite slope. Winemaker Gérard Courrèges coordinates the manual harvest under strict organic viticulture guidelines to optimize natural grape balance. The juice ferments spontaneously with native vineyard yeasts in a single neutral cask, bypassing modern synthetic manipulation to preserve soil identity.

It pours a bright straw color, releasing fresh aromas of yellow orchard fruit, sea spray, and citrus rind. A medium-bodied frame pairs crisp pear flavors with an underlying stony mineral core. A sharp wave of coastal acidity runs through the center, keeping the fluid mouthfeel refreshed. Subtle notes of white blossom and wet rock develop across the mid-palate volume. It finishes bone-dry and persistent, leaving a mouthwatering trail of maritime salinity.

Domaine de Vaccelli is a family-run winery located in the southern part of the Ajaccio appellation on the island of Corsica. Owned by the Courrèges family, the estate is renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from native Corsican grapes. Winemaker Gérard Courrèges, who took over from his father in 2000, has elevated the winery to international recognition. The estate has been farmed organically since 2008 and received organic certification in 2019. All vineyard work is done by hand. Gérard has integrated modern techniques while preserving tradition, using concrete eggs and large demi-muids (600-liter barrels) for fermentation and aging to allow the terroir to shine.