"A trio of Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu and Minustellu in the majority, which translates in the glass with an un-extracted, mid-red, garnet-vermilion hue. The nose is ripe and precise, with floral scents of roses and peonies, fresh savory and a fine woody touch. A delicate texture on the palate, with the generosity of the vintage and its refined tannins, a ready-to-drink, digestible whole, a pleasure to be prolonged over five years". (Le Guide RVF 2025)
Features
Estate
Domaine Castellu di Baricci
Vintage
2021
Designation
Sartène
Region
Corsica
Grape varieties
60% Sciacarellu, 30% Niellucciu, 10% Minsutellu
Terroirs
Granitic arenas (silts and sands) on southeast-facing slopes
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Light de-stemming (90%), 5-week vatting in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with regular pumping-over and delestage, natural alcoholic fermentation with no added yeast, post-fermentation maceration.
Breeding
12 to 18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red colour
Nose
Spicy aromas supported by notes of red fruit (strawberry and raspberry).
Mouth
A clean, full-bodied attack, with plenty of spicy, slightly cocoa-flavoured aromatic return, a wine of great finesse.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
Room 1 hour in advance
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies leg of lamb, osso bucco, sauce dishes...
Castellu di Baricci estate
Sartène
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
The vineyard lies at the heart of the magnificent Ortolo valley, and produces precise, cleanly vinified wines that lack the individuality of the best. We especially recommend the rosé, which perfectly meets expectations.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2025 ) 93/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Majority trio of Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu and Minustellu, reflected in the glass with an un-extracted, mid-red, garnet-vermilion hue. The nose is ripe and precise, with floral scents of roses and peonies, fresh savory and a fine woody touch. A delicate texture on the palate, with the generosity of the vintage and its refined tannins, a ready-to-drink, digestible whole, a pleasure to be prolonged over five years.
About the domain :
Created in 2000, this estate, set in the enchanting Ortolo valley, has been entirely planted with 16 hectares of vines surrounded by maquis, a privileged place where mountains meet hills. The first certified organic vintage was 2005. Elisabeth Quilichini's hard work is bearing fruit, producing a rosé, a white and two red wines of excellent quality, matured in casks and capable of ageing well. The estate has happily evolved towards reds with a perfumed, infused character, and last year earned a well-deserved first star.
Customer reviews
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