Winemaker Notes
100% Genovese. Emera is a Corsican plant that surrounds this vineyard. A single site at 290m altitude. Northeast facing. Terroir of blue schist and rolled pebbles. 30+ year old vines. Indigenous yeast. Fermented and aged in concrete for 6 months. Unfined an unfiltered.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
A mountainous, Mediterranean island covered in vineyards, Corsica, while closer to Italy in proximity and history, is today under France's political jurisdiction. The island is home to a mix of Italian and French grapes, typically planted at high elevations. Niellucciu (Sangiovese), Sciacarellu (Mammolo), and Vermentino (Rolle) are the main grape varieties of Corsica, and account for about two thirds of all Corsican wines produced.