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.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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?+
02.Where is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) from?+
03.Where is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Sciaccarello (Mammolo)?+
05.What else is Sciaccarello (Mammolo) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.