Corsica

Corsica wine is built on rare indigenous grapes like Biancu Gentile — a full-bodied aromatic white delivering intense exotic fruit and citrus that you simply will not find in Provence or southern Italy. Long Mediterranean sunshine and constant salty breezes keep the island's vineyards healthy and the flavours concentrated. If that singular character sounds more interesting than another bottle from the mainland, read on.

Why choose Corsica wine?

Corsica offers singular wines from rare indigenous grapes shaped by Mediterranean sun and wind — and a structured appellation framework gives you clear quality signposts to shop by. Nine AOCs cover the island: the broad regional Corse appellation for everyday drinking, two serious cru appellations in Patrimonio and Ajaccio for bottles with real ambition, five village-level Corse- appellations for specific character, and the Muscat du Cap Corse VDN AOC for something sweet. That range rivals much larger French regions. The demand speaks for itself: nearly two-thirds of production leaves the island, with Patrimonio and Ajaccio wines reaching mainland France, Germany, Belgium, and the US — these are not parochial curiosities. Pair a Corse-appellation white with grilled sea bass or a Patrimonio red with herb-roasted lamb. If you want singular island wines with real AOC structure behind them, our Corsica selection starts here →

Are Corsican wines good for organic drinkers?

Yes. By 2021, 22% of Corsican vineyards were farmed organically — a higher proportion than most French wine regions — so certified organic options are easy to find.

What is Muscat du Cap Corse?

Muscat du Cap Corse is a Vin Doux Naturel AOC producing naturally sweet, fortified-style whites from Muscat grapes grown on the island's northern tip.

What is Carcajolo Blanc like?

Carcajolo Blanc is another rare Corsican white grape. It produces high-acidity wines at only moderate alcohol — a crisp, food-friendly style distinct from the richer Biancu Gentile.