Top 100 red wines of Corsica
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Corsica as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Corsica and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Corsica
Mediterranean island wine region with a triple native face, ~8,000 ha. Niellucciu signature (cousin of Sangiovese) dominates Patrimonio: structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, garrigue, maquis, spices and leather, firm tannins and sun-drenched mouth. Sciaccarellu (min. 60% in Ajaccio) lighter and peppery (strawberry, wild herbs).
Star Vermentinu white, aromatic and saline (citrus, flowers, almond, iodine). Sweet Muscat du Cap Corse VDN. Maritime climate, unique identity.
Discover the grape variety: Mammolo
Supple, fragrant reds with a clear ruby colour, smooth tannins and an airy palate; intense signature aromas of violet (the grape's Italian name means "violet"), red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and delicate floral notes. Elegant, fine aromatic profile. A traditional component of Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino, adding perfume and finesse. Indigenous Italian black grape from Tuscany.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Corsica
red wines from the region of Corsica go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of veal escalope with lemon sauce, rabbit fillet with mustard or tuna pie.
