Vin de Corse

The island-wide appellation covering all of Corsica - gateway to discovering the island's indigenous grapes at accessible prices.

Grapes Sciacarello Nielluccio

History

Greeks established Corsican viticulture around 570 BC at Aleria. Romans expanded production. After centuries of Genoese then French rule, the modern AOC system arrived in 1976 with island-wide Vin de Corse designation. Five sub-regional "crus" (Calvi, Sartène, Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Cap Corse) can add their name for more specific origin.

At a glance

Climate: Mediterranean island-wide; varied terroirs from coastal to mountain; granite, schist, limestone depending on location
Signature wines: Various producers - gateway wines; Clos Canarelli and Domaine de Vaccelli make excellent examples. Price: $15-25.
What sets it apart: Island-wide AOC gateway to Corsican wines; 2,500 years of continuous viticulture; French wine with Italian soul

Covers entire island - 2,000+ hectares
AOC 1976
50% rosé production
most accessible introduction to Corsican wines
can be produced anywhere on the island