Corsica
Altare Blanc - 2021 - Manu Venturi
Clos Venturi
Complex, evolving nose, marked by citrus fruits: lemon, tangerine and orange peel, before opening up on notes of spices and a hint of undergrowth. Full-bodied, with a large and beautiful volume balanced by saline minerality. Long finish on a subtle touch of oak and vanilla.
- Size
- 75 cl
- Original features
- Biodynamic wine
- Appellation
- Corsican Wine
- Degree of alcohol
- 13.5 %
- To drink from
- 2024 to 2029
- rock’n’roll
A blend of Bianco Gentile, Vermentino, Riminese, Genovese and Carcaghjolu Blanc from biodynamically-grown vines planted on sandstone soils with a north-west to south-east exposure, as the vines are planted on panoramic terraces at 200°. Harvested by hand. Total destemming, gentle pressing, 14 months of aging in casks, on fine lees. Bottled at the estate without fining or filtration. 6 months of bottle-ageing on the estate.
Manu Venturi
Manu Venturi, child of the 1975 vintage, born in Corsica to an oenologist father, is his worthy successor at Domaine Vico and Clos Venturi, in the heart of Haute-Corse. After studying law and business on the mainland, Manu returned to his roots and realized that this was where his life was meant to be. He settled down at Domaine Vico and learned the art of winemaking alongside his father, who...
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