Discover the top 100 best wines of Ile de Beaute of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Ile de Beaute and the best vintages to taste in this region.
IGP covering all Corsica, complement to the 9 AOCs. Three noble natives as signatures. Powerful Niellucciu red (Sangiovese's brother) with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, leather and a spicy touch, firm tannins. Finer spicier Sciaccarellu (strawberry, pepper, maquis).
Star aromatic floral Vermentinu white (citrus, white flowers, almond, saline touch). Also Cabernet, Syrah, Chardonnay. Round rosés. Sunny Mediterranean accent.
Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.
wines from the region of Ile de Beaute go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or pasta such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), quiche lorraine or baked lasagna.
