Domaine de Torraccia

The History of the Torraccia Estate

The Domaine de Torraccia was created in 1964 by Christian Imbert, on an idyllic site north of Porto-Vecchio. While returning from Chad, he instantly fell in love with the Corsican setting, nestled within granite arenas.

Before planting his vines, Christian Imbert had to develop the soil conquered by the maquis. He also had to move or destroy rocks that prevented the planting of vines. His efforts bore fruit and he arrived at a total of 43 hectares of vines, only in noble plants, on granitic slopes facing south-east.

Christian Imbert decided to go against the grain of the fashion of the time. He concentrated on planting typically Corsican grape varieties and fought hard for the AOC of Corsica. In 1972, he founded the UVA Corse, which brings together the best wine makers of his region.

Since the creation of the Domaine de Torraccia, the soil was worked in the most natural way possible. No chemicals were ever used, which allows the Imbert family to guarantee wines that are all organically grown.

The Domaine de Torraccia also cultivates olive trees from which it markets its oil. In 2008, Christian's son, Marc Imbert, took over the farm to continue the work of his father.

The vineyard of Domaine de Torraccia

The 43 hectares of the Domaine de Torraccia vineyard are certified organic, with plot-based management. The vines are worked manually, without weed killers or pesticides. The only treatment products tolerated are flower sulfur and Bordeaux mixture.

The red grape varieties represent 35 hectares of the Domaine de Torraccia, with Nielluciu (65%), Grenache noir (15%), Sciacarellu (15%), and Syrah and Cinsault (5%). The 8 hectares dedicated to white wine are entirely planted with Vermentinu. The average age of the vines is 55 years and Domaine de Torraccia produces an average of 130,000 bottles per year.

The wines of Domaine de Torraccia

Domaine de Torraccia offers 2 vintages: Torraccia and Oriu.

Domaine de Torraccia white

Domaine de Torraccia white wine is made entirely of Vermentinu.

Domaine de Torraccia Rosé

Domaine de Torraccia Rosé wine is a blend of 50% Niellucciu, 20% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 10% Sciaccarellu.

Domaine de Torraccia Red

The red wine of Domaine de Torraccia is the fruit of the assembly of 50% Niellucciu, 30% Grenache, 10% Sciaccarellu and 10% Syrah.

The Oriu Cuvée - White

The Cuvée Oriu white wine is made entirely of Vermentinu.

The Oriu Cuvée - Rosé or Red

The rosé and red wines of the Oriu vintage are made from a blend of 80% Sciaccarellu and 20% Niellucciu.