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.

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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 romazava (madagascar), shish kebab or chicken with maroilles.

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, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cream. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Figari. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Figari

  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.95/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Figari

  • Nielluccio
  • Sciacarello
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sangiovese
  • 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.

    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 shellfish, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of clams in white wine, pollock with mustard or pizza italia.

    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 non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Figari. is a with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in white wine of Figari

    • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
    • 0With an average score of 3.81/5

    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.

    Discover the grape variety: White muscat

    White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

    Great sparkling wines of Figari

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    Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Figari

    Sparkling wines from the region of Figari go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of chakchouka or birthday cake.

    The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Figari

    • Muscat Blanc

    The word of the wine: Sour

    Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.

    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 shellfish, vegetarian or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of spanish seafood paella, vegan leek and tofu quiche or tuna omelette.

    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. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Figari. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Figari

    • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
    • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Figari

    • Nielluccio
    • Sciacarello
    • 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.

    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.