Ajaccio

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• Substratum dominated by granites of the "Hercynian crystalline Corsica" formation, with sandy-gravelly, poor, dry, and free-draining soils.
• Light soils with low water-holding capacity: sandy-gravelly over little-altered granitic arène, poor and free-draining.
• A zone of 36 communes in the département of Corse-du-Sud, from the Gulf of Porto to that of Valinco, from Cargèse to Casalabriva.
• Strongly maritime Mediterranean climate, the sunniest area of Corsica (2,728 hours/year), moderated by the Maestrale, Tramontane, and Libecciu. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The AOC "Ajaccio" was recognised on 3 April 1984, following a reduction from 85 to 36 communes and the retention of indigenous grape varieties. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• A vineyard established under Roman influence, planted on hillsides at some of the highest elevations in Corsica.

• Reds: a brilliant, medium-intensity colour, discreet tannins, aromas of small red fruits, blackcurrant, almond, and spice; ageing potential of 4–6 years.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 8 décembre 2019
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — CIVP