Clos CapitoroMaredda Ajaccio
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sciacarello and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, veal or game (deer, venison).
The Maredda Ajaccio of the Clos Capitoro is in the top 40 of wines of Ajaccio.
Taste structure of the Maredda Ajaccio from the Clos Capitoro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Maredda Ajaccio of Clos Capitoro in the region of Corsica is a with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Maredda Ajaccio
Pairings that work perfectly with Maredda Ajaccio
Original food and wine pairings with Maredda Ajaccio
The Maredda Ajaccio of Clos Capitoro matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of country-style veal roulades with risotto, rabbit in foil or sushi cake.
Details and technical informations about Clos Capitoro's Maredda Ajaccio.
Discover the grape 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.
Informations about the Clos Capitoro
The Clos Capitoro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Ajaccio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ajaccio
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.
The wine 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).
The word of the wine: Vitis vinifera
The main species of vine cultivated in Europe and throughout the world, the origin of most of the great grape varieties.
