Corsica

AN INSULAR VINEYARD BETWEEN SEA AND MAQUIS

With just over 7,000 hectares, the Corsican vineyard is one of the most unique in France. Nestled between sea and mountains, it stretches around the island, influenced by constant maritime effects and a deeply Mediterranean identity. Here, vines coexist with maquis, olive trees, and winds, in a wild environment that directly imprints its mark on the wines.

INDIGENOUS GRAPE VARIETIES AT THE HEART OF CORSICAN IDENTITY

The vineyard relies on a rich local ampelographic heritage, with emblematic grape varieties such as Niellucciu, Sciaccarellu, and Vermentinu. Alongside them, one also finds Biancu Gentile, Minustellu, and Carcaghjolu, brought back into the spotlight by a new generation of winemakers. These grape varieties, perfectly adapted to the island's climate, yield tense, sunny yet always balanced wines.

A STRUCTURING MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

Summers are hot, dry, and very sunny, while winters remain mild. Winds—particularly the Libeccio—play a key role in naturally purifying the vines. This combination allows for slow and healthy ripening of the grapes, often resulting in remarkable balance between freshness and concentration.

A DIVERSITY OF TERROIRS BETWEEN GRANITE AND SCHIST

Corsica is a true geological mosaic. Granitic soils dominate in the south and west, while schists are more common in the northeast, particularly in Patrimonio and Balagne. This diversity offers a very wide range of expressions, from straightforward and saline wines to more sun-drenched and structured profiles.

A LAND OF EXPRESSION FOR WINES WITHOUT ADDITIVES

The island's preserved nature and low phytosanitary pressure encouraged respectful agricultural practices early on. Many estates today work organically, biodynamically, or without additives, with particular attention paid to soil vitality and the natural balance of the wines.

A NEW GENERATION REDEFINING THE CORSICAN STYLE

A new wave of winemakers is dedicated to revealing the island's immense potential, meticulously working with indigenous grape varieties and refining vinification methods. Less extraction, more finesse, more precise aging: Corsica today asserts a vibrant identity, balancing controlled power with great drinkability.