Ajaccio Granit 174 Vaccelli 2020
Ajaccio AOC
15.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Ajaccio Granit 174 Vaccelli 2020
Domaine de Vaccelli sits in the south of Corsica, in the Taravu Valley between Ajaccio and Propriano. The estate was founded in the 1960s by the Courrèges family following Algeria’s declaration of independence. The experienced winemakers, who previously owned an estate in Médéa, south-west of Algiers, planted new vines and uprooted the old ones.
Today, the estate stretches over some 20 hectares, fairly evenly divided between red and white grape varieties. Vines include Sciaccarello, Carcaghjolu Neru, Minustellu, Grenache Noir, Vermentino and several white varieties. In other words, a savvy blend of local grape varieties, complemented by Grenache Noir. The vines average 30 years and are hand-harvested. The estate was certified organic in 2019.
Today, the estate is still family-run and managed by Nathalie and Gérard Courrèges, with the latter also being the cellar master. In addition, Emmanuel Gagnepain is their appointed oenologist. The estate’s underground cellar, which dates back to 1990, provides excellent storage and ageing conditions for the vintages, some of which are aged in oak casks.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Marginally marked label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- no
- Alcohol percentage:
- 15.5 %
- Region:
- Corsica
- Appellation:
- Ajaccio
- Owner:
- Vaccelli
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 15°
- Viticulture:
- organic More information....
- Intensity:
- full-bodied
- Leading aroma:
- spice
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Sciaccarellu
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