Domaine Comte Abbatucci

More than a century of history

An ancestral estate

THECount Abbatucci's estateThis is a true tribute to the family of the same name. Indeed, it has been passed down through generations for over a century. General, diplomat, or even minister, each man of the Abbatucci family has contributed to building this estate with its iconic heritage. The transmission of family know-how has allowed the preservation of the exceptional and unique quality of its wines. In 1960, it was Antoine Abbatucci, Jean-Charles's father, who became aware of the threat to the island's heritage. Then President of the Corsican Chamber of Agriculture, he decided to initiate a conservation process. The vineyard has since been composed of the island's historic and indigenous grape varieties. Thanks to its exceptional history, it is today theonly Corsican domain
three-starredby the Revue du Vin de France.

Conservatory of Corsican grape varieties

The island's unique character

Count AbbatucciThis is not just a vineyard; it's a veritable wine nursery. Started in 1970, this unique collection of indigenous grape varieties is today a jewel of the Corsican terroir. At a pivotal time when most were on the verge of disappearing,Antoine AbbatucciHe plants them on a single plot. Emblems of the Corsican terroir, he preserves and cultivates his vines on granite-sandy slopes. The white grape varieties consist of 75% Vermentino and various other white varieties, and the red grape varieties include 70% Sciacarello, 20% Nielluccio and various other red varieties.Jean-Charles AbbatucciHe continues the work begun by his father, adapting even further to the soil and climate. The grape varieties draw all their flavor and character from the environment. Jean-Charles takes meticulous care of these precious plant archives. As a result, the estate's wines continually improve in finesse. Power, generosity, and elegance are evident in all three colors.

Corsican biodynamic agriculture

Jean-Charles Abbatucci gives the momentum

Jean-Charles Abbatucciis a true pioneer of theCorsican biodynamic agricultureThus, since 2000, he has cultivated the estate using biodynamic farming methods. Indeed, aware of the potential of the family vineyard, he decided to maximize it by returning to a biodynamic approach.traditional cultureHe effectively regenerates the soil and vineyards using plant and mineral preparations. Furthermore, adapting to the lunar cycles allows him to obtain pure and balanced fruit. In addition, he uses manual harvesting and indigenous yeasts for vinification. Jean-Charles Abbatucci is committed to the continuous improvement of his techniques. He takes meticulous care of all his fabulous grape varieties and strives to work as closely as possible with nature, thus preserving the traditional flavors of the Corsican terroir. Biodynamic practices allow him to bring out the very best in this extraordinary and rare collection.