Domaine de Vaccelli - Unu Red 2020
Domaine de Vaccelli is located in Cognocoli-Monticchi , Corsica . The family estate was bought in the 1960s by the Courrèges family, after the independence of Algeria. Its owner, Gérard Courrèges (son of Alain Courrèges) has been producing wines since the 1970s under the appellations of AOC Ajaccio, Vin de Pays de l'Île de Beauté but also Vin de France. Today, the vineyard extends over 27 hectares planted with many grape varieties including a large part of native grape varieties . The vineyard has been conducted in certified organic farming since 2019.
The Unu Rouge cuvée is made from a parcel selection of Sciaccarellu vines. The harvest is destemmed then fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. The aging also takes place in stainless steel vats. It has an aging potential of 6 to 10 years.
Grape: Sciaccarellu