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: Nielluccio
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and lively acidity, on aromas of cherry, plum, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs (myrtle, rosemary), spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Patrimonio AOC on the clay-limestone marls of northern Corsica, a pillar of Ajaccio AOC and the island's reds. Genetically identical to Tuscan Sangiovese, brought to Corsica in the 18th century by the Genoese.
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 scallops, soup of small rock fish (mediterranean) or macaroni and cheese gratin.
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.
