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Wines from Corsica, produced on the French Mediterranean island, stand out for their distinctive character, shaped by exceptional terroir and a sunny climate ideal for growing grapes. Made from native varieties such as Niellucciu (similar to Sangiovese), Sciaccarellu and Vermentinu (or Vermentino), they offer a range of styles: full-bodied, spicy reds; fresh, fruity rosés perfect for summer; and elegant whites with floral and mineral notes. The main appellations, including Patrimonio, Ajaccio and Vin de Corse, reflect varied soils (granite, limestone and schist) and a centuries-old winemaking tradition influenced by the Greeks, Romans and Genoese. Often made by small producers, these authentic Corsican wines pair beautifully with local foods such as figatellu and Corsican cheeses, and are gaining popularity among wine lovers.

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Leccia Patrimonio 2018 blanc
2 in stock
99130
White
75cl
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Corsica | Patrimonio

Leccia Patrimonio 2018 blanc

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Zuria Stintinu 2022 rouge
Bio
8 in stock
99508
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ile de Beauté

Zuria Stintinu 2022 rouge

€89.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€74.17 ex-VAT
Domaine Zuria Initiale 2023 rouge
Bio
19 in stock
107126
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ile de Beauté

Domaine Zuria Initiale 2023 rouge

€45.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€37.50 ex-VAT
Domaine Zuria Initiale 2023 blanc
Bio
8 in stock
107127
White
75cl
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Corsica | Ile de Beauté

Domaine Zuria Initiale 2023 blanc

€45.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€37.50 ex-VAT
Domaine Zuria Spinella 2022 rouge
Bio
7 in stock
107128
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ile de Beauté

Domaine Zuria Spinella 2022 rouge

€65.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€54.17 ex-VAT
Clos Venturi Corse 1769 2023 Blanc
9 in stock
107505
White
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica

Clos Venturi Corse 1769 2023 Blanc

€22.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€18.33 ex-VAT
Clos Canarelli Corse Figari 2023 rouge
26 in stock
114835
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica Figari

Clos Canarelli Corse Figari 2023 rouge

€34.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€29.00 ex-VAT
Clos Canarelli Corse Figari 2024 rosé
3 in stock
114837
Rosé
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica Figari

Clos Canarelli Corse Figari 2024 rosé

€27.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€22.50 ex-VAT
Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Petit Clos 2023
21 in stock
114839
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica Figari

Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Petit Clos 2023

€21.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€18.00 ex-VAT
Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Amphora 2024 blanc
5 in stock
114841
White
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica Figari

Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Amphora 2024 blanc

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2024 Rouge
16 in stock
115539
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Vin de France

Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2024 Rouge

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Abbatucci Empire Extra Brut 2022
Last one !
1 in stock
115543
White
75cl
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Corsica | Vin de France

Abbatucci Empire Extra Brut 2022

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Vico Clos Venturi Chiesa Nera 2019 Blanc
1 in stock
117729
White
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica

Vico Clos Venturi Chiesa Nera 2019 Blanc

€81.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€68.00 ex-VAT
Abbatucci Monte Bianco 2021
2 in stock
126959
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Vin de France

Abbatucci Monte Bianco 2021

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2022
15 in stock
126961
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Vin de France

Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes 2022

€33.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€27.50 ex-VAT
Antoine Arena Patrimonio Carco 2022 white
1 in stock
127664
White
75cl
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Corsica | Patrimonio

Antoine Arena Patrimonio Carco 2022 white

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Santamaria Patrimonio 2020
6 in stock
127769
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Patrimonio

Santamaria Patrimonio 2020

€26.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€22.00 ex-VAT
Yves Leccia YL 2022 Blanc
4 in stock
127778
White
75cl
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Corsica | Ile de Beauté IGP

Yves Leccia YL 2022 White

€22.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€19.00 ex-VAT
Clos de Sarcone 2024 Red
2 in stock
127944
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Corsica Figari

Clos de Sarcone 2024 Red

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Saparale Casteddu 2010
1 in stock
128099
Red
75cl
Slightly damaged
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Corsica | Corsica Sartène

Saparale Casteddu 2010

€26.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€22.00 ex-VAT
Vaccelli Granit 60 2020
4 in stock
128935
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ajaccio

Vaccelli Granit 60 2020

€162.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€135.00 ex-VAT
U Stiliccionu Ajaccio Antica 2019
6 in stock
131484
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ajaccio

U Stiliccionu Ajaccio Antica 2019

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
U Stiliccionu Ajaccio Kalliste 2019
6 in stock
131485
Red
75cl
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Corsica | Ajaccio

U Stiliccionu Ajaccio Kalliste 2019

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Frequently asked questions about Corsican wines

Corsica cultivates endemic grape varieties that give it a unique viticultural identity in France. Nielluccio (a cousin of Tuscan Sangiovese) reigns over the Patrimonio appellation and produces full-bodied reds with assertive tannins. Sciaccarello, the emblematic grape variety of the Ajaccio region, produces supple, peppery red and rosé wines of great finesse. On the white side, Vermentino, also known as Malvoisie de Corse, stands out as the king grape variety, offering aromatic wines with notes of citrus and white flowers, particularly expressive in the Muscat du Cap Corse appellation.

Corsican red wines are best served between 16 and 18°C to fully express their aromatic complexity. Below this range, the tannins of Nielluccio can seem more austere and the aromas of black fruit and spice less expressive. A brief decanting of 30 to 45 minutes is often recommended for young, structured cuvées from Patrimonio, in order to soften the texture and allow the bouquet to open up. Reds based on Sciaccarello, naturally finer and less tannic, can be served slightly cooler, at around 15–16°C.

Patrimonio, nestled in the north of the island around the Gulf of Saint-Florent, is unanimously recognised as the reference for age-worthy red wines in Corsica. Its clay-limestone terroir, rare on an island that is predominantly granitic, gives wines made from Nielluccio a tannic structure, acidity and minerality conducive to ageing. The finest cuvées from this area rival in complexity with great continental Mediterranean wines. The particular microclimate of Patrimonio, sheltered from excessive heat by the surrounding hills, also contributes to preserving the freshness and elegance of the grapes at maturity.

The Island of Beauty has nine controlled designation of origin appellations. For red wine lovers, Patrimonio stands as the absolute reference: its Nielluccio-based reds develop beautiful aromatic complexity and remarkable aging potential. The Ajaccio appellation offers elegant, refined reds dominated by Sciaccarello. The more confidential Figari appellation, in the south of the island, produces powerful and generous reds marked by their granitic terroir. The regional Vin de Corse appellation covers the entire island and offers a wide diversity of styles.

While many Corsican wines are best enjoyed in their youth for their freshness and vibrant fruitiness, some cuvées have genuine ageing potential. The great red Patrimonio wines made from old Nielluccio vines can age between 8 and 15 years, developing notes of undergrowth, leather and gentle spices. The most ambitious Vermentino whites can withstand 4 to 6 years in the cellar, gaining in richness and complexity. Muscat du Cap Corse, a naturally sweet wine, is also well suited to ageing, its oxidative profile blossoming over 10 years and more under good storage conditions.3/3

Corsican wines pair naturally with the rich and generous island cuisine. Nielluccio-based reds harmonise perfectly with Corsican charcuterie — lonzu, coppa, figatellu — as well as with sauced meats such as roasted kid or veal with olives. Vermentino whites are a wonderful match for lobster, sea urchins and Corsican bouillabaisse. As for the island's rosés, fruity and lively, they are the ideal companions for summer salads, sheep's milk cheeses and fresh brocciu, the emblematic cheese of Corsica.

Despite its great diversity of terroirs, Corsica has just nine appellations: Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Vin de Corse, Muscat du Cap Corse, Vin de Corse-Porto Vecchio, Vin de Corse-Figari, Vin de Corse-Sartène, Vin de Corse-Calvi, and Vin de Corse-Coteaux du Cap Corse.

Patrimonio wines have a remarkable character. Made exclusively from Nielluccio, they spend at least two years in oak barrels under careful supervision. These conditions give Patrimonio wine its distinctive aromas of red fruit, spice, and maquis herbs. Once aging is complete, the wine is bottled, ready to enjoy or cellar for many years. If you are looking for wines to lay down, look no further: Patrimonio wines will stand the test of time, while Figari wines are an option for dessert.

Corsican wines are flourishing today, and some renowned winemakers are turning heads: Antoine Arena, Yves Leccia, Domaine Comte Abbatucci, Clos Canarelli, Domaine de Vaccelli… These leading names are purists seeking the truest expression of their terroir, notably through organic and biodynamic viticulture. Corsican winemakers are among France’s most committed to organic practices, working in a spirit of cooperation.

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