Explore The Best Wineries in Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea producing wines under IGP Ile de Beauté, literally ” The Isle of Beauty”. Coteaux d’Ajaccio and Patrimonio are the main sub-regions in Corsica. Wineries in Corsica are always open for guests and are willing to share their wines and winemaking history. You will find many amazing wineries near Ajaccio or Porto Vecchio as well as hundreds of other attractions to visit throughout the region.
Are you searching for tips or advice on wineries and vineyards to visit during your holiday to Corsica?
We have provided a list of wineries in Corsica open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Corsica. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of unforgettable Corsica!
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How to Reach Wineries in Corsica
Wineries in Corsica are easily accessible 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 wineries 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 wineries in Corsica with a nice journey on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
If you decide to travel to wineries 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 about wineries in Corsica
There is no best time to visit wineries 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 wineries 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!
Wineries in Corsica typically:
- Have a long history
- Are family-run
- Apply an ecological and biodynamic approach to their wine-growing and winemaking
- Have incredible natural views of mountains and shiny sea
Visiting wineries in Corsica will open a whole new book of winemaking techniques, philosophies with their great history and rich culture.
Our partner wineries in Corsica offer all the best facilities to their guests, from reduced mobility access, activities for kids, bus parking and even the possibility to bring pets.
Domaine Terra di Catoni has a hotel and a restaurant where they serve typical Corsican meals and specialities.
The three major grape varieties grown by wineries in Corsica are Nielluccio, Sciacarello and Vermentino.
There actually are 30 more grape varieties that are grown here with origins from France, Italy, and Spain.
Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Provence:
- “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 guide of Wine Tastings & Tours in Corsica that you can book during your stay.