Wines made from Sciacarello grapes of Corsica
Discover the best wines made with Sciacarello as a single variety or as a blend of Corsica.
More informations about the variety Sciacarello
Elegant, spiced reds with a clear ruby hue reminiscent of pinot noir, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with intense aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black pepper, spices, Mediterranean herbs (garrigue, maquis), violet and bitter notes on the finish. Also the star of airy Corsican rosés. Absolute star of Ajaccio AOC and pillar of Sartène. Native Corsican variety, the identity signature of Ajaccio.
More informations about the region of Corsica
Mediterranean island wine region with a triple native face, ~8,000 ha. Niellucciu signature (cousin of Sangiovese) dominates Patrimonio: structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, garrigue, maquis, spices and leather, firm tannins and sun-drenched mouth. Sciaccarellu (min. 60% in Ajaccio) lighter and peppery (strawberry, wild herbs).
What are the typical flavors of the Sciacarello grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Sciacarello
- EarthPresent in 8% of Sciacarello
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Sciacarello
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Sciacarello
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Sciacarello
- OakPresent in 6% of Sciacarello
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Sciacarello
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sciacarello
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Sciacarello
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Sciacarello
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- OakyPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- CherryPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- FloralPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- PlumPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sciacarello