Vin de Corse-Figari

🇫🇷 France

AOC Rare find

Corsica's SOUTHERNMOST vineyards - ancient granite and extreme Mediterranean heat produce concentrated, powerful wines.

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Region profile

History

Figari occupies Corsica's extreme south, closest to Sardinia. The landscape resembles a moonscape of weathered granite boulders. Viticulture here is heroic - extreme heat and drought stress concentrate flavors. Some producers cultivate Carcajolo Nero, an almost-extinct indigenous variety. AOC 1976.

Climate
Hottest, driest Corsican terroir; ancient granite; 120 hectares; southernmost vineyards; extreme sun exposure
Signature wines
Domaine de Tanella - benchmark Figari producer; old-vine Sciacarello and rare Carcajolo Nero. Price: $20-35.
What sets it apart
SOUTHERNMOST Corsican vineyards; moonscape granite; rare Carcajolo Nero grape; extreme terroir viticulture

Facts

  • SOUTHERNMOST Corsican vineyards
  • only 120 hectares
  • contains rare Carcajolo Nero grape (almost extinct)
  • hottest, driest zone
  • ancient weathered granite

Region profile from the Wine Memories wine-data corpus · verified January 2026