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Corse Sartene

Corse Sartene wine guide: the wine region in France, its Grenache, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Grenache
Styles
red · white · rosé
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Corse Sartene is a wine region of Corsica, France.

The signature grape is Grenache, backed by Nielluccio and Sciaccarello.

The ground underneath is granite.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruity, herbal undertones, vibrant and refreshing and blend of red fruit flavors.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood and mediterranean cuisine.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
Granite
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
HillsValley floor
Styles
redwhiterosé

In the glass.

Red: Rich and fruity, Herbal undertones.

Rosé: Vibrant and refreshing, Blend of red fruit flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Castellu di Baricci Corse Sartene Blanc, Corsica, France
  • Castellu di Baricci Corse Sartene Rose, Corsica, France
  • Castellu di Baricci Corse Sartene Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Domaine Fiumicicoli Corse Sartene Cuvee Vassilia Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Domaine Fiumicicoli Vin de Corse Sartene Blanc, Corsica, France
  • Domaine Fiumicicoli Vin de Corse Sartene Rose, Corsica, France
  • Domaine Fiumicicoli Vin de Corse Sartene Rouge, Corsica, France
  • Domaine Pero Longo Vin de Corse Sartene 'Equilibre', Corsica, France

At the table.

  • grilled meats
  • seafood
  • Mediterranean cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

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

Nearby regions.

Corse Sartene: common questions

01.
What grapes is Corse Sartene known for?
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Grenache is the signature grape of Corse Sartene. Nielluccio and Sciaccarello are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Corse Sartene make?
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Corse Sartene produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Corse Sartene?
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You will find Corse Sartene in France, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Corse Sartene wine?
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Try grilled meats, seafood and mediterranean cuisine.
05.
How long does Corse Sartene 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 Corsica guide.

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