The best wines of Ajaccio

Discover the best wines of Ajaccio of Corsica as well as the best winemakers of Ajaccio and estates of Ajaccio to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Ajaccio and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Ajaccio by region

Looking for a good wine of Ajaccio of Corsica among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Ajaccio. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Ajaccio with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Ajaccio

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ajaccio

Red wines from the region of Ajaccio go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of veal grenadin with balsamic vinegar and honey, duck legs with honey or cannelloni with salmon and spinach.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Ajaccio

On the nose the red wine of the region of Ajaccio. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red currant or jam and sometimes also flavors of cranberry, pepper or black fruits. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Ajaccio. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Ajaccio

  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.95/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ajaccio

  • Sciacarello
  • Nielluccio
  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Ajaccio

A wine route planned in the region of Ajaccio? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Ajaccio.

Discovering the wine region of Ajaccio

Ajaccio is an appellation for the white, red and rosé wines of Corsica, the French island located in the Mediterranean Sea between the coasts of Provence and Italy. The wines of Ajaccio (the majority of which are medium-bodied, Spicy reds and rosés) were granted AOC status in 1984. Centered around the town of Ajaccio on the southwest coast of Corsica, the appellation includes some of the island's greatest vineyards. Sciaccarello (a traditional Corsican grape variety) is the key grape used in these wines, along with Barbarossa, Sangiovese (called Nielluccio here) and a host of other varieties, including Carignan, Cinsaut, CarcajoloNero and Grenache.

Ajaccio's white wines, which account for only a small portion of its total annual production, are made primarily from Vermentino (Corsica's main white grape) and Ugni Blanc. This blend is also commonly used in Provence, the closest mainland region to Corsica, both geographically and in terms of wine styles. In addition to being the main administrative center of Corsica, the city of Ajaccio is famous for being the birthplace of the French emperor Napoleon, whose childhood home is now a museum. .

Great white wines of Ajaccio

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ajaccio

White wines from the region of Ajaccio go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or shellfish such as recipes of spaghetti all 'amatriciana, pancakes or scallops with coconut cream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Ajaccio

On the nose the white wine of the region of Ajaccio. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Ajaccio. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Ajaccio

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ajaccio

  • Vermentino
  • Biancu Gentile
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Ajaccio

A wine route planned in the region of Ajaccio? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Ajaccio.

Discover the grape variety: Sciacarello

Great sparkling wines of Ajaccio

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Ajaccio

Sparkling wines from the region of Ajaccio go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Ajaccio

A wine route planned in the region of Ajaccio? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Ajaccio.

    The word of the wine: Aggressive

    Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.

    Great pink wines of Ajaccio

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ajaccio

    Pink wines from the region of Ajaccio go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of seafood lasagna, salmon and goat cheese quiche or skate wing with shallots.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Ajaccio

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Ajaccio. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, earth or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, cherry or strawberries. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Ajaccio. is a .

    The best vintages in pink wine of Ajaccio

    • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.78/5
    • 2013With an average score of 3.75/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.75/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.74/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ajaccio

    • Sciacarello
    • Nielluccio

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Ajaccio

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    Discover the grape variety: Carignan

    Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

    Great sweet wines of Ajaccio

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ajaccio

    Sweet wines from the region of Ajaccio go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Ajaccio

    • Malvoisie

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Ajaccio

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    The word of the wine: Sirupy

    Close to the sensation of unctuousness, said of a wine that gives the impression of having the consistency of a syrup.

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