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Provence and Corsica

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Provence and Corsica are wine regions of France.

edit Tasting

edit Facts and figures

Map of AOC and Vin de Pays appellations of Provence

Map of Corsica AOC and Vin de Pays appellations

edit Provence

• Main varietals : Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sémillion, Sauvignon Blanc

edit Corsica

• Main varietals : Nielluccio, Sciacarello, Vermentino

edit History

Phocean settlers were the first to grow wine in these regions, as early as 700 B.C. Romans took over after their conquest of the region. After the fall of the Roman Empire, monks maintained viticulture for centuries.

Marseille was always the major hub for wine trade in Provence. In Corsica, most of the wine industry was concentrated around Aleria.

edit Geography

Soils of Provence are mostly dry and stony, with a predominance of limestone, with a few exceptions (traces of marl and sandstone can be found in Bandol and Cassis). In Corsica, vineyards of the West coast grow on granite while Eastern vineyards lay on shale and various sediments.

edit Climate

Provence and Corsica both enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with a nice weather all year long and dry, hot summers. Winters are sunny and seldom reach the point of freezing. Corsica, with its 2911 hours of sun per year, is one of the sunniest parts of France. Both regions offer an ideal climate for winegrowing.

edit Viticulture

edit See also

• "Vins de pays" of Provence and Corsica

edit AOC appellations

• Ajaccio
• Bandol
• Bellet
• Cassis
• Corse
• Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
• Coteaux Varois
• Côtes de Provence
• Les Baux-de-Provence
• Palette
• Patrimonio

edit AOC "naturally sweet wine" appellations

• Muscat du Cap Corse