Corse Porto-Vecchio

Wine from Corse Porto-Vecchio comes out of Corsica, France, where it sits as a sub-region.

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

The ground underneath is alluvial and granite.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruity, showcasing the terroir, vibrant and light-bodied, plus one more.

At the table these bottles work with grilled seafood, pasta dishes, salads and roasted meats.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and fruity, Showcasing the terroir.

Rosé: Vibrant, Light-bodied, Strawberries and citrus.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio 'Rocca' Blanc, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Confidentiel, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Cuvee Monika Blanc, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Cuvee Monika Rose, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Cuvee Monika Rouge, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Le J Rouge, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Minustellu, Corsica, France
• Domaine de Granajolo Corse Porto-Vecchio Rocca Rose, Corsica, France

At the table.

• Grilled seafood
• Pasta dishes
• Salads
• Roasted meats

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Nearby regions.

Corse Porto-Vecchio: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Corsica guide.