prioritizing low yields and sulfur-free vinification to emphasize the transparency of the Rotalier commune
Grapes are foot-trodden whole cluster and fermented in two 600L open-top barrels with 20 days maceration
which impart a structural tension and clarity rarely found in the region’s table wines
By fermenting with indigenous yeasts in concrete and using a portion of whole clusters
The 2021 release from Guido Porro is the best we can remember
2022 Domaine de Vaccelli, Ile de Beaute, Quartz Rouge Producer_Lapo Berti prioritizing low yields and sulfur-freeFrom the granite slopes of southern Corsica, Domaine de Vaccelli is a third generation family estate focused on indigenous varieties, notably Sciaccarellu and Vermentinu, farmed organically in the Ajaccio appellation. Their wines are precise, mineral driven, and deeply tied to place, balancing Mediterranean warmth with freshness and restraint. The Quartz Rouge is a vibrant, approachable red led by Sciaccarellu, offering wild strawberry, pomegranate,