2025 Clos Fornelli AOP Corse "Clos Blanc"

A wine from Corsica showcasing Vermentino from the Bravone River terraces. This expression emphasizes clarity and structure through lees aging, which contributes subtle texture beneath a firm mineral core. The wine demonstrates linearity and tension with prominent acidity, capturing the distinct character of its terroir with saline minerality from the coastal influence. The vinification approach balances energetic freshness with refined complexity, resulting in a focused and balanced profile that reflects the unique qualities of Corsican Vermentino.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Vermentino
Winemaker: Josée Vanucci and Fabrice Couloumère
Vintage: 2025

Geography

Country: France
Region: Corsica
Sub-region: Bravone valley, Aléria
 

Farming

Certified organic; vines grown on alluvial and schist soils mixed with clay and gravel in the Bravone valley; hand-harvested; low yields; minimal intervention
 

Harvest

Minimal sulphiting at the start of harvest
 

Fermentation

Native yeast fermentations; depending on vintage and vessel, partial or full malolactic fermentation may occur
 

Aging

Aged sur lies in a mix of concrete egg vats, stainless steel vats, wooden muid, and amphora or older vessels; lees stirring for several months