{"product_id":"clos-venturi-1769-blanc-vermentinu-2024","title":"Clos Venturi 1769 Blanc Vermentinu 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Venturi 1769 Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Corsica, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Vermentinu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale straw in colour with green reflections, this wines opens with aromas of orange blossom and ripe peach with hints of rosemary. The palate is ripe and fruity yet balanced by wonderfully bright acidity and a lingering saline finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos Venturi’s unique location combines a continental climate with the influence of the southern Mediterranean and geologic complexity, which results in characterful wines. Located at 400 metres above sea level, the vineyard is planted on a sandstone hill. It is sheltered by the forests and mountains that surround it and has a wide diurnal range, allowing for a slow ripening of the grapes. Basalt, granite, and blue slate make up the complex mosaic of soils and produce lively and mineral wines. The 45 years old low-yielding Vermentinu vines are planted on the lower-slopes with south, south-eastern exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand allowing for attentive selection in the vineyard. After being destemmed and gently crushed, the grapes went through several hours of skin contact to maximise flavour extraction. The must underwent fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maturation in neutral temperature-controlled tanks to preserve the fresh primary character. Following lees ageing, with stirring for added texture, the wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos Venturi comprises a 28-hectare vineyard within the Corsican estate of Domaine Vico, planted at 400 metres above sea level on a sandstone hill, surrounded by forests and mountains. Current winemaker Emmanuel (Manu) Venturi and his father Jean-Marc separated this plot from Domaine Vico after identifying the potential of its ancient sandstone soils and sheltered position. Manu has introduced sheep and chickens to the vineyard, providing natural fertiliser and weed control alongside beehives to further improve biodiversity. Yields are deliberately kept low and the vineyards are worked by horsepower to reduce soil compaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64539422687609,"sku":"10199824","price":20.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/ClosVenturi1769Blanc.png?v=1789205484","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/clos-venturi-1769-blanc-vermentinu-2024","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}