Biodynamic winery

Jean-Charles Abbatucci is a biodynamic and committed winemaker.   According to him, a vineyard must be considered as a whole – as a living organism capable of following its own evolution. The holistic approach of our Corsican estate obliges us to take into account all the elements that go into responsible viticulture: the climate, the mineral, the plant, the animal and the human.

Since the year 2000 at the Abbatucci estate …  We have seen our vineyard as a living being. Cultivated soil is not simply a medium for the vine, but a living environment and a source of energy for the plant. The teams of the winery strive to preserve the original and specific flavours of the Corsican terroir, taking into consideration nature and soils.   The benefits observed … The use of herbal and mineral preparations, as well as the consideration of lunar rhythms allow us to support a good vegetative process, thereby limiting the development of parasites and other diseases. This agriculture, which has been worked on and refined for nearly a century, today allows us to better understand the living earth and respect for the environment: the result is a healthy and balanced grape production which, once vinified, transcribes all the aromas of the Corsican maquis (immortelle, myrtle, fennel and wild lavender).

The Domaine Abbatucci considers the influence of the moon. Adapting and carrying out our growing methods according to lunar and planetary rhythms, attracting cosmic forces to energise plants, soils and, as a consequence, cultivation: these are the main assets. At the winery, the work and treatment of vines is organised in accordance with the lunar calendar recommended by the pioneer of biodynamic agriculture, Maria Thun.  Preparations based on plants and minerals strengthen the composting process and support the defence and development of plantations.