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Corse Calvi

Corse Calvi wine guide: the sub-region in France, its Grenache, the red wine and rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Grenache
Styles
red · rosé · white
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Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Corse Calvi is a sub-region of Vin de Corse, France.

Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and Vermentino.

Vines root into volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running tropical.

The region is known for red wine, rosé wine and white wine.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, seafood, pasta dishes and light salads.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
Volcanic
Climate
MediterraneanTropical
Styles
redroséwhite

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Clos Landry Corse Calvi Cuvee Lea, Corsica, France
  • Clos Landry Corse Calvi Rose Gris, Corsica, France
  • Clos Landry Corse Calvi Traditionnel, Corsica, France
  • Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi 'Suale', Corsica, France
  • Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi Alticellu, Corsica, France
  • Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi Cuvee Fiume Seccu Blanc, Corsica, France
  • Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi Cuvee Fiume Seccu Rose, Corsica, France
  • Domaine d'Alzipratu Corse Calvi Cuvee Fiume Seccu Rouge, Corsica, France

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Seafood
  • Pasta dishes
  • Light salads

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Corse Calvi: common questions

01.
What grapes is Corse Calvi known for?
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Grenache is the signature grape of Corse Calvi. Nielluccio, Sciaccarello and Vermentino are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Corse Calvi make?
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Corse Calvi produces red wine, rosé wine and white wine.
03.
Where is Corse Calvi?
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Corse Calvi is a sub-region in France.
04.
What food goes with Corse Calvi wine?
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Try grilled meats, seafood, pasta dishes and light salads.
05.
How long does Corse Calvi wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Vin de Corse guide.

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