🍇 Sciaccarello
Red grape, the main one in the Corsican appellation Ajaccio; VIVC: parents Boggione rosso and Uva delle vecchie, 783 ha in France (2008).
Sciaccarello is a red grape linked above all to Corsica: in the Ajaccio appellation it is the “master of the place”, and the red wines carry its distinct imprint. According to VIVC, its parents are Boggione rosso and Uva delle vecchie (confirmed by markers), and among its 48 synonyms are the Tuscan Mammolo. In France in 2008 it covered 783 ha.
The Ajaccio appellation, according to the specification, covers 36 communes of the department of South Corsica; the wines are still and dry, red, rosé and white. The rosés are made mostly from Sciaccarello and Grenache, while the reds have a brilliant color and aromas of small red berries, currants, almonds and spices. The soils are light granite sands; Ajaccio is the sunniest area of the island, with 2,728 hours of sun a year. According to the specification, Ajaccio is one of the first coastal cities founded by Rome, and Roman influence stands at the origin of local viticulture; the name “Coteaux d’Ajaccio” was recognized as an AOC in 1971. The maximum yield is 45 hl/ha, and the AOC “Ajaccio” was recognized in 1984; 250 ha of vines (2011).
VIVC lists 48 synonyms: from the Corsican Sciaccarellu and Sciuccuttaghjolo to the Tuscan Mammolo, Mammolo Toscano and Montanaccio. The Tuscan synonyms point to a link with Italian names; in Italy, according to VIVC, it covered 147 ha (2000).
Why it matters to you. Look for the name “Ajaccio” on the label: according to the specification, it is Sciaccarello that defines the character of the red and rosé wines of this appellation. Alcohol is for adults, in moderation.
Facts
| Country | Corsica (France); VIVC gives the origin as Italy 12 |
|---|---|
| Region | Ajaccio, South Corsica: 36 communes, granite soils 2 |
| Registered | PDO “Ajaccio” in the EU register since 15.11.1996 2 |
| Yield | Ajaccio: maximum 45 hl/ha 2 |
How it connects to Wine
🍇 Sciaccarello → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🍇 Grape varieties
- Origin
- 🗺️ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Corsica
- Main grape in
- 📜 Vin de Corse
- Wines made from it
- 🍷 Rosé
- Parents
- 🍇 Boggione Rosso, 🍇 Uva delle Vecchie
- Offspring
- 🍇 Malvasia Bianca, 🍇 Moscato Violetto, 🍇 Caloria, 🍇 Rollo, 🍇 Pollera Nera, 🍇 Biancone di Portoferraio
Frequently asked questions
What is Sciaccarello?
A red grape linked above all to Corsica: the main variety of the Ajaccio appellation. VIVC gives Sciaccarello as the prime name.
What wine is made from Sciaccarello?
Reds with a brilliant color and aromas of small red berries, currants, almonds and spices; rosés mostly from Sciaccarello and Grenache (Ajaccio specification).
Is it true that Sciaccarello grows only in Corsica?
No. VIVC also records plantings in Italy (147 ha, 2000), and the synonyms include the Tuscan Mammolo; but most of the variety is in France (783 ha, 2008).
What is the maximum yield in Ajaccio?
45 hl/ha; the AOC “Ajaccio” was recognized on 3 April 1984 (specification, eAmbrosia).
How many synonyms does Sciaccarello have?
According to VIVC, 48, including Mammolo, Sciaccarellu, Montanaccio.
What to read next
- 🗺️ Italian wine — The country's wine and winemaking: regions, grape varieties, appellations.
- 📜 Vin de Corse — The general appellation for Corsican wines from local Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and Vermentino.
- 🍇 Moscato Violetto — A red-berried Muscat grape from Italy, also known as Red Muscat of Madeira.
- 🍇 Malvasia Bianca — White wine grape from Italy; one parent is Sciaccarello; 20 synonyms in VIVC.
- 🍇 Caloria — Dark-skinned wine grape from Italy; one parent is Sciaccarello.
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