Corsican wine reflects the island’s unique blend of French and Italian influences, Mediterranean climate, and rugged, mountainous terroir. Though part of France, Corsica shares deep viticultural ties with Italy, and many of its key grape varieties—such as Niellucciu (a local synonym for Sangiovese), Sciaccarellu, and Vermentinu—originate from the Italian mainland. The island’s diverse soils, from granite and schist to limestone and clay, allow for a wide range of expressive wines, often marked by bright acidity, herbal aromatics, and a distinct savoury character. Patrimonio, Ajaccio, and Sartène are among the leading appellations, producing reds, whites, and rosés with a sense of wildness and restraint. With a growing number of organic and low-intervention producers, Corsica has become a source of increasingly refined, terroir-driven wines that remain rooted in the island’s ancient traditions.
