2015 Vaccelli Granit rouge Magnum

50+ yr old Sciaccarellu aged in demi-muid and concrete egg.  Wonderfully deep cherry/red raspberry fruit tone, with awesome spiciness and maquis derived wild herb qualities.  There is a wonderful sense of freshness, brightness, and mineral drive, with the 15% alcohol not betraying any heat whatsoever.  The texture is suavey suave.  Explosive harmony is the name of the game here.  This will be a delight to see evolve over the years.  If you enjoy Chateauneuf du Pape in a redder fruit vein, with higher acidity and minerality than is often found there, sign up for this.

The Granit rouge is a remarkably powerful and elegant wine, a tricky feat of balance indeed. In its maquis spiced, deeply red fruited personality, finishing long and airy with lingering minerality, this is about as good of a high bar for Sciaccarellu’s potential as I could hope to offer. For lovers of Chateauneuf du Pape meets Pinot Noir, this is for you!!