Domaine Giacometti Patrimonio Rouge 'Cru des Agriate' 2022

Alcohol: 13%

Grape(s): 90% Niellucciu 10% Sciaccarellu

Location: Désert des Agriates Patrimonio AOP Corsica, France

Tasting Notes: Bright red fruit—cherry, strawberry, and wild plum. Hints of maquis herbs, black pepper, and crushed granite. Supple tannins and juicy acidity. Rustic yet refined, with a savory, mineral-driven finish.

Notes: Hand-harvested Wild yeast fermentation, aged 10 months on fine lees in stainless steel no fining or filtration practicing organic, Cellar-worthy for 4–6 years

Food pairing: Grilled lamb, Beef stew, Game meats, Charcuterie, Hard cheeses, Roasted root vegetables

Winery Story: In 1987, the Giacometti family made a bold move to the remote Désert des Agriates—a rugged, windswept region far from the village of Patrimonio. They took over vines planted in 1966, coaxing life from granite soils under the fierce Libecciu wind. Founder Christian Giacometti passed the torch to his children, Simon and Sarah, who now craft soulful, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention. The “Cru des Agriate” bottling is a pure expression of Corsican character: wild, herbal, and sun-kissed, yet elegant and drinkable. It’s a wine that speaks of resilience, tradition, and the quiet beauty of isolation.