It also boasts a rare climate, with almost 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, and soils that are particularly suited to the vine<\/strong> (schist in the east, granite in the west, sedimentary alluvium in the centre and limestone outcrops in the north and south), very few frosts, early springs and splendid summers.<\/p>\n Appellation d'Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e (AOC)<\/strong> is the guarantee of the highest quality that can be found in the hierarchy of wines in France<\/strong>, Corsica<\/strong> There are 9 of them, grouping together some 95 vineyards! The island boasts an exceptional variety of grape varieties, with over 30 typical ones (Niellucciu, Vermentinu, Sciacarellu, Branches Gentile, Rugughona, Morescone, Riminese, Codivarta, Al\u00e9atico, Barbirossa, Montanaccia, Rossol and Brandica), three of which deserve special mention:\u00a0 It produces some of the highest quality white wines in the Mediterranean region. They are very typical dry whites, strong on the palate, full-bodied and fairly alcoholic.<\/p>\n This \"crisp\" grape variety is found mainly in the granite areas of the island (Ajaccio, Sart\u00e8ne). It produces very fine red wines with aromas of fruit, spices, coffee and maquis flowers.<\/p>\n This grape variety gives the wines a very deep, intense red colour. According to the experts, it also gives them finesse, density and a bouquet with aromas of red fruit, violets and a woody note which, with ageing, gives aromas of spices and the flowers of the maquis that are so pleasing!<\/p>\n ABSOLUTELY tasty, if you can manage it - some bottles can be reserved a year and a half in advance! Here are the ones we've selected (3 out of the 4 available): White wines<\/strong> are admirably fruity and elegant. AOC Muscat du Cap Corse<\/strong> delicate and bursting with sunshine...<\/p>\n A temperate climate, rare frosts, and a strong wind that purifies the soil - all these qualities combine to produce the best wines.excellent wines <\/strong>that are said to be straight and with a hint of character that is recognisable from the Balagne <\/strong>!<\/p>\n A benchmark region, this is where Sciacarellu was born to give wines <\/strong>that distinctive aroma of almond and blackcurrant! The reds here are typical and strong, the whites, made from Vermentinu, seem to be flavoured with flowers, and the ros\u00e9s have class!<\/p>\n A veritable orchard of Corsica<\/strong>Casinca is a starting point in the history of winegrowing, and this ancestral tradition has given rise to noble grape varieties, a guarantee of wines<\/strong> with extraordinary aromas!<\/p>\n With its light colour, elegant, solid structure and delicate aromas, we are well on our way to the top. south-east of the island<\/strong>The soil is arid and the areas are exposed to the winds. This harsh climate has given rise to the robust Sciacarellu and Niellucciu grape varieties, which combine with Grenache to produce elegant, round reds, fine, aromatic ros\u00e9s and dry, fruity whites that go very well with seafood and fish.<\/p>\n This is the most \"southern\" vineyard in the whole of France. Corsica<\/strong>Some would say that it carries all the know-how of ancestors who have been growing vines for almost as long as they can remember. Despite the harsh climate wines <\/strong>are of great finesse!<\/p>\n![\"Vermentinu\"](\"https:\/\/www.corsevacances.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Vermentinu-300x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\nLe Vermentinu<\/h3>\n
Le Sciacarellu<\/h3>\n
Niellucciu<\/h3>\n
Presentation of the 9 AOC Corsica wines<\/h2>\n
A.O.C. PATRIMONIO AND HILLSIDES OF CAPE-CORSICA<\/h3>\n
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Cape Corsica<\/strong>a thumbs-up to the sky, as if to say \"bravo for the wine <\/strong>and the muscat<\/strong>...\", is full of vineyards suspended in small narrow terraces from which are extracted muscats <\/strong>(wine <\/strong>rare and delicate), red wines<\/strong> and extremely elegant whites. This is undoubtedly due to the quality of the soil, which shelters the vineyards from the wind while allowing the western sun to shine on the grapes. wines <\/strong>of great nobility!<\/p>\nA.O.C. CAP-CORSE AND MUSCAT DU CAP-CORSE<\/h3>\n
A.O.C. CORSICA CALVI
\n<\/em><\/h3>\nA.O.C. AJACCIO<\/h3>\n
A.O.C. CORSICA SARTENE<\/h3>\n
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Sciacarellu, Vermentinu, Barbarossa, Niellucciu, all the best grape varieties are present in this region! Red wines<\/strong> The velvety wines are remarkably full-bodied and the whites bring out the flavours of the fish!<\/p>\nA.O.C. CORSICAN WINE<\/h3>\n
A.O.C. CORSICA PORTO-VECCHIO<\/h3>\n
A.O.C. CORSICA FIGARI<\/h3>\n