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Sciaccarello (Mammolo)

Sciaccarello (Mammolo) wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Ajaccio
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
4
Synonyms

Sciaccarello (Mammolo) is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Corsica, France.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.

Look for red fruit, spice, herbs, pepper, violets and herbal notes.

The regions that matter for it are Ajaccio and Sartène.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, good resistance to disease vigour and a preference for bright sunshine.

It blends readily with Nielluccio (Sangiovese).

Watch for the synonyms: Mammolo, Sciacarello, Sciacarellu and Fegeri.

At the table it suits roasted woodcock with polenta, tuna with tomatoes, olives and basil and lamb meatballs with pinenuts and raisins.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
High
Flavours
red fruitspiceherbs
Aromas
peppervioletsherbal notes
Styles
dry redrosé

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Roasted woodcock with polenta
02 Tuna with tomatoes, olives and basil
03 Lamb meatballs with pinenuts and raisins

Also labelled.

Mammolo, Sciacarello, Sciacarellu, Fegeri.

Bottles to look for.

  • Alain Courreges Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio Chioso Novo Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Alain Courreges Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio Granit 174, Corsica, France
  • Alain Courreges Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio Granit Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Castellu di Baricci Corse Sartene Rose, Corsica, France
  • Cennatoio Mammolo Toscano IGT, Tuscany, Italy
  • Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Alta Rocca Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Rose, Corsica, France
  • Clos Fornelli Vin de Corse La Robe d'Ange Rouge, Corsica, France

Sciaccarello (Mammolo): common questions

01.
What does Sciaccarello (Mammolo) taste like?
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Sciaccarello (Mammolo) tastes of red fruit, spice, herbs, pepper, violets and herbal notes. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.
Where is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) from?
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Sciaccarello (Mammolo) originates in Corsica, France.
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Where is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) grown?
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The key regions for Sciaccarello (Mammolo) are Ajaccio and Sartène.
04.
What food pairs with Sciaccarello (Mammolo)?
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Pour it with roasted woodcock with polenta, tuna with tomatoes, olives and basil and lamb meatballs with pinenuts and raisins.
05.
What else is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) called?
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Sciaccarello (Mammolo) is also labelled Mammolo, Sciacarello, Sciacarellu and Fegeri.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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