The best wines of Vin de Corse

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

Top wines of Vin de Corse by region

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

Great red wines of Vin de Corse

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Vin de Corse

Red wines from the region of Vin de Corse go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or marinade for chicken brochettes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Vin de Corse

On the nose the red wine of the region of Vin de Corse. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, raspberry or earthy and sometimes also flavors of leather, smoke or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Vin de Corse. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Vin de Corse

  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Vin de Corse

  • Nielluccio
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Sciacarello
  • Mammolo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Vin de Corse

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Discovering the wine region of Vin de Corse

Vin de Corse (or simply "Corsica") is the Generic name for Corsica, an island located in the Mediterranean between France and Italy. Although much closer to the Italian coast - and separated from Sardinia only by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio - the island has been under French rule since 1769. The Vin de Corse appellation includes several sub-regions, corresponding to five major wine-producing areas of Corsica: Porto-Vecchio, Figari, Sartene, Calvi and Cap Corse. The other places, Patrimonio and Ajaccio, are also Part of the general catchment area of Vin de Corse, but have their own appellations since 1968 and 1984 respectively.

Vin de Corse wines are red, white and rosé, with the dominant colour being pink (as is the case in the closest continental wine region to Corsica, Provence). About half of the wine is rosé, a third is red and the rest is white, including a small amount of Sweet Vin Doux Naturel produced under the name Muscat du Cap Corse. The main Grape varieties used in the reds and rosés are Grenache, Sangiovese (known here as Nielluccio) and Sciaccarello. They are reinforced by the traditional Corsican varieties Aleatico, Barbarossa, CarcajoloNero and Minustello (Graciano) as well as Mourvedre, Cinsaut and Carignan from the South of France.

Great white wines of Vin de Corse

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Vin de Corse

White wines from the region of Vin de Corse go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), pasta with merguez or express seafood spaghetti.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Vin de Corse

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

The best vintages in white wine of Vin de Corse

  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 1769With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.96/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Vin de Corse

  • Vermentino
  • Nielluccio
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Biancu Gentile

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Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

Great sparkling wines of Vin de Corse

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Vin de Corse

Sparkling wines from the region of Vin de Corse go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or spicy food such as recipes of express kiwi and chocolate tartlet or express chicken skewers with spices.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Vin de Corse

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Vin de Corse

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Moscato
  • Nielluccio
  • Vermentino

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The word of the wine: Oenophile

A person who is interested in the world of wine and more particularly in wine tasting.

Great pink wines of Vin de Corse

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Vin de Corse

Pink wines from the region of Vin de Corse go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, duck breast with goat cheese and local ham or chicken breast franc comtoise.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Vin de Corse

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Vin de Corse. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, peach or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Vin de Corse

  • 2011With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.67/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Vin de Corse

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

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Vin de Corse

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Discover the grape variety: Brustiano

Great unknow wines of Vin de Corse

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Vin de Corse

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