The best wines of Figari
Discover the best wines of Figari of Corsica as well as the best winemakers of Figari and estates of Figari to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Figari and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Figari by region
Looking for a good wine of Figari of Corsica among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Figari. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Figari with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Figari
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Figari
Red wines from the region of Figari go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), uzbek pilaf or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Figari
On the nose the red wine of the region of Figari. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, minerality or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, tree fruit or vegetal.
The best vintages in red wine of Figari
- 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.21/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Figari
- Nielluccio
- Sciacarello
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Figari
A wine route planned in the region of Figari? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Figari.
- Winery Costa Rossa Figari
Discovering the wine region of Figari
The Figari Vin de Corse is produced under the appellation Vin de Corse de Corse, more precisely in the villages of the southern tip of the island, between the communes of Monacia d'Aullene and Sartene. The Generic appellation Vin de Corse is divided into several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas: Porto-Vecchio, Sartene, Calvi, Cap Corse and Figari itself. The vineyards of Figari are located in the plains between the high peak of Punta d'Ovace in the west and the low hills above Figari. This is where the topography of the island is most relaxed.
It is in the lowlands between Figari and Porto-Vecchio (and the fertile coastal plains further North) that the majority of Corsican agriculture is found. Corsican wine Figari wines are red, white and rosé, with rosé accounting for about half of the total production. Reds account for most of the rest, but a small amount of white wine is also produced. The main Grape varieties used for reds and roses are Grenache, Nielluccio and Sciaccarello, plus the traditional Corsican varieties Aleatico, Barbarossa, CarcajoloNero and Minustello (Graciano), as well as Mourvedre, Cinsaut and Carignan from southern France.
Great white wines of Figari
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Figari
White wines from the region of Figari go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of couscous from the sea or express cherry clafoutis.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Figari
On the nose the white wine of the region of Figari. often reveals types of flavors of green apple, minerality or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or floral.
The best vintages in white wine of Figari
- 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Figari
- Vermentino
- Muscat Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Figari
A wine route planned in the region of Figari? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Figari.
- Winery Costa Rossa Figari
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great pink wines of Figari
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Figari
Pink wines from the region of Figari go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, chicken breast franc comtoise or thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb).
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Figari
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Figari. often reveals types of flavors of cream, peach or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, strawberries or non oak.
The best vintages in pink wine of Figari
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.74/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Figari
- Sciacarello
- Nielluccio
- Grenache
- Shiraz/Syrah
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Figari
A wine route planned in the region of Figari? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Figari.
- Domaine Nicolai Figari with Pierre-Paul Nicolai as winemaker
- Winery Costa Rossa Figari
Discover the grape variety: Vermentino
The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.
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