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<\/figure>\nThe region, bordering the sea and immersed in the fragrance of the Mediterranean scrub, combines picture-postcard scenery, whiter-than-white beaches and hidden coves, with vineyards with centuries of winegrowing tradition. A place where travel becomes a sensory experience, where there\u2019s a story to be told in every sip and the views pan out from vineyards to beaches.<\/p>\n
The typical wines of Ajaccio: Sciaccarello <\/strong><\/strong>& the others<\/h2>\nAt the heart of the production is Sciaccarello<\/strong>, an aromatic red grape variety considered the jewel in the crown of Corsican winegrowing. This variety, grown predominantly in this area, produces elegant, spicy and fragrant red and ros\u00e9 wines, with aromas of red berries, spices, tobacco and wild flowers. Red Ajaccio wines are medium-bodied, with a soft but robust structure, and are lighter in colour than other reds; they can be aged for 4 to 6 years and should be served at 15\u201117\u00b0C.<\/p>\nThe AOC standards specify that the red or ros\u00e9 wines must contain at least 60% Sciaccarello (or at least 40%, varying according to sources) and that the remainder must be made up of Niellucciu, Vermentino, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan (the latter no more than 15%). The white wines are mainly produced from Vermentino<\/strong>, sometimes blended with Ugni Blanc, Biancu Gentile and other local varieties: they produce fine, fresh, aromatic wines with notes of citrus, green apple, white peach and Mediterranean herbs.<\/p>\n![\"copa](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2037299564.jpg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\nOverall, Corsican wines, including ros\u00e9s, are popular for their mineral freshness, their fruity vibrancy and lively character. If you would also like to discover the wines typical of North Corsica, read our article on the wine routes from Bastia<\/a>.<\/p>\nTours of vineyards, wineries and Mediterranean views<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n1. Ajaccio vineyard tour<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\nStart off with a tour of the vineyards overlooking the turquoise waters lapping the coast, to explore the Ajaccio AOC within the fragrant landscape of the Mediterranean scrub. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n2. Visit to iconic wineries<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\nJust a few kilometres outside of the city, wineries such as Domaine Comte Peraldi<\/strong><\/a> or Domaine de Pratavone<\/strong> offer tasting sessions against idyllic backdrops, with vineyards and traditional farmhouses overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n3. \u00a0Sensory tastings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\nThe wineries welcome their guests not just as tourists but as tasters: tasting an elegant red Sciaccarello, with aromas of flowers and spices, or a fresh white Vermentinu, with citrus notes and herbaceous hints from the wild Mediterranean scrub.<\/p>\n
4. Food and wine experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\nIn the hills you can make a stop in small villages with local restaurants serving wholesome dishes: Corsican charcuterie, brocciu cheese<\/a>, soups, stews, chestnut polenta; typical ingredients washed down nicely with a glass of full-bodied red or a crisp ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n![\"embutios](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1329984917.jpg?resize=640%2C427&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n5. Beaches and a sundowner<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\nAfter a morning of barrels and vines, go down to the neighbouring beaches<\/a> \u2013 such as Capo di Feno<\/a> or other quiet coves \u2013 with a well-chilled bottle of Vermentinu or ros\u00e9 for a drink in the golden light: the perfect meeting of wine and water.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/volare.volotea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_1086401810.jpg?resize=640%2C232&ssl=1\")
Capo di Feno<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn every glass, Ajaccio tells a story of light, rocks, the sea and ancient vines. The combination of the lush Mediterranean landscape and the authentic elegance of its wines makes this destination a must for anyone wishing to explore the aromas of the wine and the colours of the sea. It\u2019s a sensory journey, a tale to be enjoyed between beaches and wineries, between sips and idyllic views.<\/p>\n
The AOC standards specify that the red or ros\u00e9 wines must contain at least 60% Sciaccarello (or at least 40%, varying according to sources) and that the remainder must be made up of Niellucciu, Vermentino, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan (the latter no more than 15%). The white wines are mainly produced from Vermentino<\/strong>, sometimes blended with Ugni Blanc, Biancu Gentile and other local varieties: they produce fine, fresh, aromatic wines with notes of citrus, green apple, white peach and Mediterranean herbs.<\/p>\n Overall, Corsican wines, including ros\u00e9s, are popular for their mineral freshness, their fruity vibrancy and lively character. If you would also like to discover the wines typical of North Corsica, read our article on the wine routes from Bastia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Start off with a tour of the vineyards overlooking the turquoise waters lapping the coast, to explore the Ajaccio AOC within the fragrant landscape of the Mediterranean scrub. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Just a few kilometres outside of the city, wineries such as Domaine Comte Peraldi<\/strong><\/a> or Domaine de Pratavone<\/strong> offer tasting sessions against idyllic backdrops, with vineyards and traditional farmhouses overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n The wineries welcome their guests not just as tourists but as tasters: tasting an elegant red Sciaccarello, with aromas of flowers and spices, or a fresh white Vermentinu, with citrus notes and herbaceous hints from the wild Mediterranean scrub.<\/p>\n In the hills you can make a stop in small villages with local restaurants serving wholesome dishes: Corsican charcuterie, brocciu cheese<\/a>, soups, stews, chestnut polenta; typical ingredients washed down nicely with a glass of full-bodied red or a crisp ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n After a morning of barrels and vines, go down to the neighbouring beaches<\/a> \u2013 such as Capo di Feno<\/a> or other quiet coves \u2013 with a well-chilled bottle of Vermentinu or ros\u00e9 for a drink in the golden light: the perfect meeting of wine and water.<\/p>\n In every glass, Ajaccio tells a story of light, rocks, the sea and ancient vines. The combination of the lush Mediterranean landscape and the authentic elegance of its wines makes this destination a must for anyone wishing to explore the aromas of the wine and the colours of the sea. It\u2019s a sensory journey, a tale to be enjoyed between beaches and wineries, between sips and idyllic views.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nTours of vineyards, wineries and Mediterranean views<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Ajaccio vineyard tour<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Visit to iconic wineries<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. \u00a0Sensory tastings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Food and wine experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n5. Beaches and a sundowner<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n