Corsica offers subtle rosé and dry white wines.
Corsican wines must be drunk young, fresh, as aperitif or to accompany a light meal.
The best Corsican wines come from the coast.
Corsica wine making information: Size of the vineyards: 7,200 hectares (18,000 acres)
Vineyards: 500 winemakers
Soil: Granite such as in Ajaccio or Clay and Limestone such as in Patrimonio
Weather: Warm and oceanic
Red Grapes in Corsica: Nieluccio, Sciacarello, Merlot, Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cinsault
White Grapes in Corsica: Vermentino, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Production:
13 million bottles
50% red wine - 36 % rosé - 12 % dry white wine
Type of Wine:
Full body red wine
Light to medium body fruity red wine
Light and dry white wine
Dry rosé
