Corsica
Corsica
Vignerons d’Aghione Aria di Casanova Blanc Extra Brut
French Sparkling
$37.99
Vermentinu from sandy vineyards near the sea is harvested early. This extra-brut sparkling white combines elements of the ancestral and closed-tank Charmat methods. Fine, sustained bubbles accompany mineral, floral, citrus and candied-fruit notes. The palate is fresh and airy, with a citrus finish. It can be served as an aperitif or alongside oysters, seafood pasta, salmon canapés or strawberries.
Nicolas Mariotti Bindi Cantina di Torra Hors Série Blanc 2017/2018
French White
$54.99
Acacia blossom, citrus and white fruit accompany a broad, supple texture, fine bitterness, freshness and persistence. This dry white blends Vermentinu from two successive harvests. Grapes are picked by hand and pressed as whole clusters, followed by light settling and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. The wine rests for twelve months on fine lees in tank and is bottled without filtration.
L.N. Mattei Cap Corse Grande Réserve Quinquina Blanc
French Fortified
$58.99
Floral notes characterize the fortified wine base. Muscat and Vermentinu are used, and all sweetness comes from grape must used for the mistelle. Citrus and cedrat appear on the nose and palate, with quinine bitterness in a fresh, zesty profile. The red counterpart is drier. The blend contains seventeen percent alcohol and no added colour, and it is made in Corsica.
L.N. Mattei Cap Corse Grande Réserve Quinquina Rouge
French Fortified
$58.99
Floral notes open this bittersweet aperitif, followed by cocoa, quinine and a long, spicy finish. Muscat and Vermentinu form the fortified wine base, and all sweetness comes from grape must used for the mistelle. The blend contains seventeen percent alcohol and no added colour. It is made in Corsica, where the two grape varieties are native to the Cap Corse region.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci 2017 Ministre Impérial
French Red
$141.99
Small tart redcurrants, mineral and smoky notes appear with fine oak. The palate has depth, sapidity, verticality, breadth, generosity and purity. The blend includes Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu, Morescola, Morescono, Montaneccia, Carcajolu-Neru and Aleatico. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats. Maturation lasts twelve months in foudre and 600-litre demi-muids, followed by several months in stainless steel and at least six months in bottle.
L.N. Mattei Distilled Dry Gin
French Gin
$77.99
Fresh juniper opens the nose, framed by bay leaf, immortelle and the aromatic herbs of the Corsican maquis. Lemon and citron bring vivid citrus through the palate, giving the gin lift and definition without losing its dry botanical core. The texture is smooth and balanced, moving from pine and green herbs into bright peel and a lightly rounded finish. Serve with tonic and a twist of lemon, or use where a clean, citrus-led dry gin is called for.
Abbatucci 2014 Cuvee Faustine Corsica
French White
$69.99
Very pale and clear, with citrus pith, unripe pear and white flowers on the nose. The palate is dry and gently rounded, showing a subtle richness without losing its coastal freshness. Medium-plus acidity feels polished rather than sharp, carrying the old-vine Vermentino through a clean, lightly mineral finish.
Clos Fornelli 2021 Corse Vermentino
French White
$42.99
White flowers, lemon and lime meet ripe peach, fennel and a cool stony note. Roundness gives the palate gentle breadth, but lively acidity and coastal salinity keep everything precise. The finish is crisp, persistent and lightly spicy, with citrus pith and almond adding a subtle savoury edge.
Clos Fornelli 2018 Rouge Corsica
French Red
$44.99
Vivid red fruit and violets lead into a generous, well-structured palate. Cherry and raspberry are joined by pepper, dried herbs and a faint earthy note, while silky tannins keep the wine supple. Bright and savoury, it closes with lingering spice, fresh acidity and the distinctive lift of an island red.
Cassanova 2016 Corse Rouge
French Red
$42.99
Ripe blackberry and dark plum meet black cherry, cracked pepper and a savoury trace of wild Mediterranean herbs. The palate is fleshy and generous, with juicy fruit carried by smooth, rounded tannins. A warm, accessible Corsican red with enough spice and earthy depth to stay lively through the finish.
Clos Fornelli 2021 Sciaccarellu Rosé
French Rosé
$41.99
Wild strawberry, red cherry and blood orange rise from the glass with lavender, botanical herbs and a peppery mineral note. The palate is dry and silky, with bright acidity giving definition to the ripe fruit and gentle spice. A subtle saline edge keeps the finish fresh, savoury and quietly persistent.