Domaine de Vaccelli Rouge 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli Rouge 2022

Domaine de Vaccelli
$60.00

Grape: Sciaccarellu
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

This red wine is crafted from a selection of mature sciaccarellu vines averaging over twenty-five years of age. Gérard Courrèges blends fruit from two separate estate parcels, matching one exposed East-West with a second oriented North-South. The hand-harvested grapes are vinified using low-intervention protocols, featuring a completely spontaneous fermentation with native wild yeasts in neutral tanks. The wine matures in large neutral oak demi-muids to allow the structural components to integrate naturally.

It pours a bright ruby color, opening with expressive aromas of kirsch, plum, black currant, and sweet spices. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is crisp and airy, focusing on an energetic, high-toned fruit presentation. Snappy flavors of dark cherry interweave with a stony mineral baseline that reflects the granitic sandstone soils. A lovely line of natural acidity cuts through the structural volume, keeping the mouthfeel thoroughly refreshed. It finishes clean, dry, and persistent.

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.