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France

Corsica

Corsica is a wine region in France. A mountainous Mediterranean island with distinctive local grapes and wine traditions influenced by both France and Italy.

Where it is

Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth

Places in Corsica

  • Coteaux du Cap Corse

    The steep northern finger of Corsica, where terraced vineyards run down to the sea on both coasts.

  • Muscat du Cap Corse

    Terraced vineyards in northern Corsica produce sweet fortified Muscat with floral, citrus and dried-fruit flavors.

  • Sartène

    Granite hill country in south west Corsica, planted to Sciaccarellu and Nielluccio inland from Propriano.

  • Vin de Corse

    The island-wide Corsican appellation, covering vineyards from the eastern plain to the granite hills.

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