Calvi is a compact coastal wine area in Corse's northwest. Wind and dry hillsides form the local backdrop, with the Balagne villages close by. Whites and reds are made here under the Vin de Corse Calvi appellation.
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Elsewhere in Corse
- Ajaccio3 producersAjaccio is Corse's main Sciaccarellu area. Its reds can be fragrant and peppery.
- Figari2 producersFigari is one of France's southernmost wine areas, where wind, drought and old local grapes shape intense but not heavy wines.
- Patrimonio & Cap Corse4 producersIn northern Corsica, Patrimonio is known for firm reds, while Cap Corse brings dry whites and Muscat from slopes facing the sea.
- Porto-VecchioNo producers listed yetPorto-Vecchio lies in southeast Corse, where wind moderates the coastal heat. Its red and white wines carry the appellation Vin de Corse Porto-Vecchio.
- Sartène1 producerSartène lies in rugged southwest Corse and makes savoury reds and herbal whites.
- Vin de CorseNo producers listed yetVin de Corse is an island-wide appellation that also covers vineyards beyond Corse's more narrowly defined coastal wine areas.