Sciaccarello
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Sciacarellu, Mammolo (Corsica), Mammolo, Mammolo Toscano, Mammolo Nero
Sciaccarello is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild strawberry, black pepper, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for peppery strawberry fruit and herb aromatics over dense black-fruit profiles.
- Check tannin as supple and body as medium in Mediterranean style.
Confidence signals
- Strawberry-pepper-herb signature
- Supple tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Corsica · Ajaccio · Sartene · Italy / Tuscany / Chianti Classico · Italy / Tuscany / Montepulciano area
- Classic styles: Aromatic Corsican red with spice and freshness · Medium-bodied island red with soft tannins
Common questions
Is Sciaccarello a red or white grape variety?
Sciaccarello is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sciaccarello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sciaccarello include wild strawberry, black pepper and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sciaccarello?
Documented tells for Sciaccarello: Look for peppery strawberry fruit and herb aromatics over dense black-fruit profiles. and Check tannin as supple and body as medium in Mediterranean style..
What is Sciaccarello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sciaccarello is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sciaccarello grown?
Classic regions for Sciaccarello include Corsica, Ajaccio, Sartene and Italy / Tuscany / Chianti Classico.