Domaine de Vaccelli Granit Rouge 2022

Grape: Sciaccarellu
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

This red wine comes from a specific one-and-a-half hectare parcel of old sciaccarellu vines averaging over forty-five years of age. The estate manages this plot with an East-West exposure, utilizing manual harvesting and controlled yields to ensure structural fruit concentration. Spontaneous fermentation relies entirely on native vineyard yeasts in concrete tanks, avoiding modern extraction techniques or synthetic adjustments. The wine matures in large neutral oak demi-muids to allow the tannins to resolve naturally.

It shows a deep ruby color, opening with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, sweet spices, and a hint of leather. A medium-bodied frame balances concentrated dark fruit flavors with a firm, silky tannin backbone. Savory layers of damp earth and cracked pepper fold into a dense mouthfeel that shows great finesse. A racy vein of granite acidity cuts through the structural weight, keeping it focused. It finishes dry and persistent, leaving a long mineral trail.