Wine Tastings and Tours in Corsica
Corsica’s refined wines and great food make the island ideal for a gourmet break with a difference. There are lot of options for wine tasting and tours in Corsica, where you can relish great wines looking at breathtaking surroundings.
Wine tastings and tours in Corsica are mostly focused on the presentation of local wines paired with local specialities and olive oil.
At WineTourism.com, we provide a wide selection of wine tastings and tours in Corsica together with our local partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Corsica with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favourite wine tasting in Corsica or the Winery tour, let us know and we will guaranty your memorable experience.
Browse through the best selection of exciting wine tasting and tours in Corsica
Come and wake up your taste buds with Corsican wine tasting and tour at Domaine d'Alzipratu
Enjoy a wine tasting and guided tour of Domaine Terra di Catoni.
Map of Wine Tastings and Tours in Corsica
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How to Get to Corsica
Tips on how to reach wine tastings and tours in Corsica by different means of transportation.
Corsica is a small island and it has two main airports:
- Bastia Poretta (BIA)
- Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA)
You can fly to these two airports from many European countries and easily reach wine tastings and tours in Corsica.
Corsica is an island and it can easily be reached on boat. There are 7 major ports on the island:
- Ajaccio
- Bastia
- Bonifacio
- Calvi
- Ile Rousse
- Propriano
- Porto Vecchio
There is no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to selecting a ferry to Corsica and start your journey to explore wine tastings and tours in Corsica with a nice journey on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
If you decide to travel to wine tastings and tours in Corsica by boat, you can easily take your car with you and then drive along the island.
You can also rent a car at any airport in Corsica.
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Everything you need to know before you experience wine tastings and tours in Corsica
Experience wine tastings and tours in Corsica while sitting amongst the rich natural beauties of this unique island.
Almost all the wineries and cellar houses are equipped with tasting rooms where you can enjoy a glass of their fine wine. Many wineries offer a guided tour of their cellar and ageing rooms. Gain first hand knowledge about the ecological and sustainable organic winemaking techniques. Wine tastings and tours in Corsica will let you fully experience the beauty of the region, winemaking traditions as well as their local cuisine.
Grown in the dry granite soils of Corsica, Corsican Red from Sciacarello is bright, vivid flavors of flowers, red fruit and stony earth that transcend Tuscan mediocrity.
Generally, Corsican wines are long lasting and refreshing with citrus hint. Wine are serious and ageworthy.
As you embark on your travels through Corsica’s wine region, we encourage you to explore these exemplary wines.
– Domaine Jean-Baptiste Arena Patrimonio ‘Morta Maio’
– Clos Canarelli Corse Figari Rouge
– Alain Courreges Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio Granit Rouge
There is no best time to get to wine tastings and tours in Corsica because the weather is sunny and warm all-year round and the temperature of the water is pleasant until September. If you plan to visit wine tastings and tours in Corsica, a pleasant period is either Spring or the beginning of Autumn when the weather is not too hot and the island is less crowded.
In July and August the temperature oscillates between 30° and 38°, so it’s very hot to roam around the internal parts of the island. Summers are for laying on a beautiful Corsican beach!
In between wine tastings and tours in Corsica, you do not want to miss the following destination on the island:
- Bonifacio, a well-preserved fortified town rested on a steep limestone cliff.
- Calvi, an unbelievable Mediterranean scenic town that was under the rule of the Republic of Genoa for several centuries.
- Bastia, a picturesque harbour with a peculiar old town. This vibrant seaside city is the place to go if you want to experience the real Corsica.
Rent a boat and discover the beauties of the coast of Corsica and have a dip in crystal-clear waters.
Some words to remember before you visit experience wine tastings and tours in Corsica:
- “Vignoble” – Winery
- “Vin” – Wine
- “Vignoble” – Vineyard
- “Vigne” – Vine
- “Dégustaction de vins” – Wine tasting
- “Cave à vins” – Wine cellar
- “Vin rouge” – Red wine
- “Vin blanc – White wine
- “Vin rosé” – Rosé wine
If you want to say cheers in France, you definitely need to take some language classes.
Depending on the context, you can say “À ta santé!“ or “À la tienne!” if you are cheering with only one person. In case you are with a group of people, you can say “A votre santé!” or if you would like to offer a toast, start your sentence with “À la santé de…!”
Are you interested in reading more about Corsica? Read our travel guide to Corsica wine region, or visit our selection of the very Best Wineries in Corsica that you can visit during your stay.