Top 100 white wines of Corsica
Discover the top 100 best white wines of Corsica as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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: Muscat of Alexandria
Intensely perfumed aromatic whites with a pale golden robe and an ample palate, showing powerful signature aromas of muscat, rose, white flowers (orange blossom), exotic fruits (lychee, mango), candied citrus and honeyed notes. Vinified mainly as sweet, passito and liqueur wines. The star of Moscato di Pantelleria DOC (Sicily), Málaga DO, Setúbal DOC. The English name for Muscat d'Alexandrie, a historic aromatic variety from the eastern Mediterranean.
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Corsica
white wines from the region of Corsica go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of shrimp in coconut milk curry, fillet of dab in bordelaise sauce or hot dog new york style.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Corsica
On the nose in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Corsica is a with a nice freshness.
