France

A native Corsican, Muriel Giudicelli learned her craft at small wineries across France and under the mentorship of Corsican vigneron Antoine Arena, famed for his natural terroir-driven wines. In 1996, Muriel took over 5ha of prime old vines from a retiring winemaker and launch her own domaine on the island.She now works 10ha of vines alongside her husband in the Campo Gallo sub-region of Patrimonio – an area noted for its pockets of green and red clay, granite, schist, and limestone – which is on course to become the first entirely organically farmed appellation in Europe. Muriel's vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 2012.Domaine Giudicelli produces wines in tiny quantities from the island's traditional grape varieties, Vermentinu and Niellucciu (Sangiovese). Made with gentle vinification methods and long élevages, they show remarkable vitality and perfectly judged ripeness.Interest in Corsica's vinous landscape is skyrocketing thanks to producers like Muriel.

Giudicelli

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