The island's oldest appellation: Niellucciu and Vermentinu
At a glance
- Theme
- Rum, wine, vanilla
- Duration
- 2–3 h
- Season
- All year; harvest in September
Patrimonio was the first Corsican AOC (1968): limestone hills above the Gulf of Saint-Florent. The reds are made from Niellucciu, a relative of Sangiovese, the whites from Vermentinu.
The estates are small and family-run; most welcome visitors without an appointment in season. With a guide you visit three or four cellars in half a day.
Where to book
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Departure point on the map
Purple dot: departure area (approximate); orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay near the start
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