Domaine de Vaccelli Chioso Novo Rouge 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli Chioso Novo Rouge 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli
$120.00

Grape: Sciaccarellu
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

Sourced from a single vineyard plot on steep granitic slopes in southern Corsica, this red wine focuses entirely on the indigenous sciaccarellu grape. Winemaker Gérard Courrèges manages the mature plots under certified organic viticulture protocols to enhance site transparency. The hand-picked grapes undergo a traditional low-intervention fermentation with native wild yeasts, utilizing a gentle infusion over heavy forced extraction. The wine matures naturally in neutral French oak demi-muids to allow the structural components to settle.

It shows a translucent ruby color, releasing expressives aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and dried Mediterranean scrubland. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is juicy and precise, balancing candied berry fruit with a fine-grained tannin structure. Savory notes of sweet spice and ground pepper add depth across the fluid mouthfeel. A clean wave of granite-driven acidity cuts through the volume, maintaining excellent freshness. It finishes dry and persistent, leaving a savory trace of stone.

Domaine de Vaccelli is a family-run winery located in the southern part of the Ajaccio appellation on the island of Corsica. Owned by the Courrèges family, the estate is renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from native Corsican grapes. Winemaker Gérard Courrèges, who took over from his father in 2000, has elevated the winery to international recognition. The estate has been farmed organically since 2008 and received organic certification in 2019. All vineyard work is done by hand. Gérard has integrated modern techniques while preserving tradition, using concrete eggs and large demi-muids (600-liter barrels) for fermentation and aging to allow the terroir to shine.