Giacometti Patrimonio Blanc Cru Des Agriate
| Vintage: | 2022 |
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| Description: | Corsicans are no strangers to rugged landscapes and isolated areas, yet there is only one spot on the island that has earned the name of Desert among Corsicans. The Agriates Desert is a large, rugged, empty and arid swath of land between the Cap Corse and Calvi on the northern end of the island. There are no cities nor towns, only one small paved road, and only one hamlet, with a dozen or so inhabitants. Its swept year round with the Libecciu, a hot and dry wind that rolls down off the Italian coast, and its been an empty area for nearly a century. The wind combined with the clay-granite soils makes growing anything here extremely laborious, with the vines requiring constant plowing to allow the roots to forage deep for water and nutrients. The Giacometti family boldly moved here in 1987, taking over vines that had been planted in 1966. The Giacomettis have long made a generous, approachable style of Patrimonio, similar to what has traditionally been served by the pitcher at the Corsican dinner table. Practicing organic. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tank. Aged for less than 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel tank. 100% Vermentinu |
| Price: | $ 27.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 26, 2023.
