Nielluccio - Sciaccarello is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Corsica, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark cherries, tomato leaf, dried herbs, herbal, violet and black pepper.
It is planted most seriously in Vin de Corse, Ajaccio and Patrimonio.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, not specified. vigour and a preference for not specified..
It blends readily with Sciaccarello.
On other labels it goes by Sangiovese.
At the table it suits eggplant stuffed with ground lamb, pork belly with white bean puree and cannelloni with ricotta, kale and tomato.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Sangiovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Alain Courreges Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio Tradition Rose, Corsica, France
- Clos Canarelli Corse Figari 'Amphora' Rouge, Corsica, France
- Clos d'Alzeto Ajaccio Prestige Rouge, Corsica, France
- Clos Ornasca Ajaccio Rouge, Corsica, France
- Clos Venturi 'Le Clos' Rouge, Corsica, France
- Clos Venturi Vin de Corse Rose, Corsica, France
- Clos Venturi Vin de Corse Rouge, Corsica, France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci Ajaccio Faustine Vieilles Vignes Rouge, Corsica, France
Nielluccio - Sciaccarello: common questions
01.What does Nielluccio - Sciaccarello taste like?+
02.Where is Nielluccio - Sciaccarello from?+
03.Where is Nielluccio - Sciaccarello grown?+
04.What food pairs with Nielluccio - Sciaccarello?+
05.What else is Nielluccio - Sciaccarello called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.