Ile de Beauté
Styles
Principal grape varieties
AléaticoBarbarouxBiancu GentileBrustianu (Licronaxu)Cabernet FrancCabernet-SauvignonCarcajolo (Parraleta)Carcajolo Blanc (Alvarega)Carignan BlancCarignanChardonnayCheninCinsautCodivarta (Cudiverta)CualtacciuGenovèseGrenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanca)Grenache Gris (Garnacha Roja)Grenache (Garnacha Tinta)MarsanneMerlotMorrastel (Graciano)Mourvèdre (Monastrell)Muresconu (Movsesi)Muscat À Petits Grains (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)Muscat À Petits Grains RougesMuscat D Alexandrie (Muscat Of Alexandria)Nielluccio (Sangiovese)Pagadebiti (Bombino Bianco)Pinot GrisRiminèse (Rkatsiteli (4N))Rossula BiancaRoussanneSauvignonSauvignon GrisSciaccarelloSyrahTempranilloUgni Blanc (Trebbiano Toscano)Uva BianconaVermentinoVintaghjuViognier
Terroir
Natural factors
- 4 types of viticultural soils: arenized granite, schist, clay-limestone, and alluvial soils
- Mediterranean coastal climate: moderate rainfall (600–700 mm/year) and high cumulative temperatures
- 5 regional winds identified: Tramontana (N), Maestrale (NW), Libecciu (SW), Sirocco (SE), Grégale (NE)
- Predominantly coastal vineyard on plains and gently sloping terrain, with plantings on hillsides and terraces
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 13 juillet 2023
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry