Corsica

Question 1

What are the three major native grape varieties in Corsica?

Answer 1

Niellucio (variant of Sangiovese)
Sciacarello
Vermentino

Question 2

Besides Niellucio and Sciacarello, what other red grapes are used in Vin de Corse rouge wines?

Answer 2

Grenache
Barbarossa
Rhône valley varieties

Question 3

Besides Vermentino, what other white grape is used in Vin de Corse blanc wines?

Answer 3

Ugni Blanc

Question 4

What are Corsica’s two communal appellations?

Answer 4

Patriomonio AOP
Ajaccio AOP

Question 5

What is the name of Corsica’s VdN appellation

Answer 5

Muscat du Cap Corse AOP

Question 6

What lower quality varieties have been being torn out in recent years to make room for higher quality wine production?

Answer 6

Carignan
Alicante Bouchet

Question 7

What is the principal soil type in Patrimonio?

Answer 7

Limestone

Question 8

Describe the climate of Corsica

Answer 8

Drier and sunnier than anywhere in continental France. Very dry summers in particular

Question 9

How many hours of sunlight does Corsica get on average?

Answer 9

2,885 hours

Question 10

Name several prominent producers in Corsica

Answer 10

Clos Canarelli
Clos Fornelli
Yves Leccia
Antoine Arena