Ajaccio Wine Information, French Wine Guide in Corsica

With some vineyards at 500 meters and above, Ajaccio is one of the highest wine region in France. In addtion Because of the warm weather of the Corsica island and the effect of the sea, the red wine from Ajaccio is quite unique.

The main grape is Sciacarello, a local variety that takes full advantage of the environment. The wine from Ajaccio has a light coloured. However in your mouth, the wine is tannic and peppery.

Ajaccio wine information :

Name:	Appellation Ajaccio Controlée
Location:	In the hills around Ajaccio city
Places:	Mezzavia, Porticcio, etc
Soil:	Granite
Size:	260 ha (640 acres)
Production:	1 million bottles
Grapes:	Red: Sciacarello
Type of wines:	Tannic red wine also white and rosé wines
Age:	3 to 5 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005, 2004, 2001
Aromas:	Pepper Candied fruits
Food:	Lamb Peaches in wine
Cheese:	Goat cheese Next: Patrimonio

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