Vin de Corse-Porto-Vecchio

Southeast Corsica's playground - granite slopes overlooking turquoise bays produce elegant wines in one of Mediterranean's most beautiful settings.

Grapes Sciacarello Nielluccio

History

Porto-Vecchio ("Old Port") was founded by Genoese in 1539. The natural harbor made it strategically important. Today it's Corsica's tourism capital with famous beaches. Vineyards on granite slopes above the turquoise bays. Small production mainly consumed locally and by tourists. AOC 1976.

At a glance

Climate: Mediterranean with granite and sandy soils; coastal orientation; 90 hectares; stunning bay views
Signature wines: Domaine de Torraccia - Corsican pioneer Christian Imbert planted in 1960s; organic; beautiful bay-view estate. Price: $25-40.
What sets it apart: Smallest Corsican cru (90ha); overlooking famous turquoise bays; yacht tourism destination; Genoese port heritage

Only 90 hectares - one of smallest Corsican crus
overlooks famous Porto-Vecchio bay
popular with yacht tourists
granite and sandy soils near beaches