France — wine

Corsica

The island of beauty's wine appellation, producing distinctive reds, whites, and roses from indigenous varieties — Nielluccio (related to Sangiovese), Sciacarello, and Vermentino. Granite and schist terroirs and Mediterranean climate create wines of vivid fruit, herbal intensity, and island character.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding vintage; Nielluccio of extraordinary depth and Vermentino showing exceptional mineral complexity.
2021 Elegant island vintage; Sciacarello's herbal character was particularly pronounced and defined.
2020 Benchmark Corsican conditions; Arena's Patrimonio wines from this vintage are among his finest.
2019 Classic Corsican vintage; the granite terroirs delivered wines of exceptional mineral transparency.
2018 Solid vintage; Domaine Abbatucci produced his finest Ajaccio Sciacarello in years.