Valle Di Mare 2023 Comte Abbatucci | Corsica

Valle di Mare from the Comte Abbatucci estate is one of the great wines that make up the family’s geographical trilogy. This luminous expression of the Corsican terroir is made from the Carcajolo Nero grape variety, which takes root in the granite-rich sandy soils typical of the Ajaccio vineyards. Having cultivated his vineyards biodynamically for over twenty-five years, Jean-Charles Abbatucci continues the work begun by his father, a visionary who helped save the native grape varieties from extinction. Careful and respectful viticulture, massal selections, meticulous soil management, and winemaking free of any artificial intervention come together to craft this gem.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: Valle di Mare from the Comte Abbatucci estate is a masterpiece of richness and complexity. Where Chiesa di Mare embodies ethereal finesse and Monte Mare showcases granite-like structure, Valle di Mare embodies the sun-kissed generosity of the Ajaccio vineyards, with its juicy fruitiness and mineral character that give it an incomparable brilliance... Yet it never veers into solar exuberance, as its freshness makes it accessible—and above all, irresistible—right now!

The nose is complex, enriched with a hint of smokiness, dried flowers, and stewed wild berries. Spices in the background lend a captivating depth that continues to evolve as the wine opens up.

The palate is juicy and bursting with freshness, its immediate pleasure enhancing the pure indulgence of the flavors. A surprising natural salinity stretches out the succulent texture and lends it a lingering finish of dark fruit and spices with remarkable liveliness.