Domaine Vico was introduced to us by Etienne de Montille, who was impressed by Manu Venturi’s single-site wines during a visit in 2022. The estate was established in 1901 by Jean Vico, who planted 49 hectares of vines in the northeast of Corsica. Unfortunately, the domaine fell into disrepair until two friends, Jean-Marc Venturi and François Acquaviva, recognised the potential of the land, purchasing the estate in 1986. They rebuilt the winery, implemented sustainable practices in the vineyard and focussed on indigenous, Corsican varieties like Sciaccarellu (Mammolo, as it is known in Tuscany), Nielluccio (Sangiovese) and Biancu Gentile. Jean-Marc Venturi’s son Emmanuel, known as Manu, joined his father in the late 1990s and currently runs the domaine. Thanks to 37 years of hard work and innovation, Domaine Vico is now widely viewed to be among the top producers in Corsica.

Grape: Niellucciu / Sciaccerellu

Region: Corsica

Country: France

ABV: 13.5%

Vintage: 2022