Wines made from Sciacarello grapes of Ajaccio
Discover the best wines made with Sciacarello as a single variety or as a blend of Ajaccio.
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
AOC of Southern Corsica around the gulfs of Ajaccio and Sagone (~220 ha), clay and weathered granite, temperate Mediterranean climate. Sciaccarello is the signature red and rosé king (identity native): spiced and airy with red cherry, raspberry, pepper, garrigue (maquis, immortelle) and a toasty touch, fine tannins and saline freshness. Pale fruity rosés in the same register. Vermentino (Malvoisie) ample and saline as white.
What are the typical flavors of the Sciacarello grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Sciacarello
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Sciacarello
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- EarthPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Sciacarello
- CherryPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- PlumPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sciacarello
- PepperPresent in 1% of Sciacarello