Gourmet products local specialties and wines Corsica

A jewel of greed, the Corsican Market is hidden at the Isolella traffic circle, where Philippe, Sébastien and Lisandru, three qualified and passionate sommeliers, welcome you. A munificent wine cellar with wines from all regions of France and Europe, from the most humble to the most precious. Here you can taste the products offered in a joyful and good mood! Farm cheeses, cold cuts, terrines, olive oil and honey PDO, canistrelli house, bastelle and jams house. 100% Corsican products, organic and natural; and a conviviality at its peak!

The story of the domaine began in 1970, when Pierre and Christian, passionate winegrowers, cultivated their hectares of vines in Aléria. Forty years later, Christian's son Titi took over the reins, asserting his determination to imagine and produce his own wine. The original plots of Merlot were replaced by Niellucciu, Sciaccarellu and Carcajolu Neru. The entire harvest is processed by gravity in stainless steel vats. In the basement, the cellar houses the oak barrels where the red wine is aged.

The Baracci valley is enchanting, the light is at home here and during a moment of grace you will also find it in the bottle, because it is here that the grapes of the Sant'Armettu estate, created in 1996, mature. An estate of 40 ha where white, rosé and red wines are declined in several ranges Mino, Rosumarinu, Myrtus whose black dress augurs the richness of the aromas, patiently raised in oak barrels. The grape varieties are largely endemic: Minustellu in red and Genovese in white... Olive oil of the estate in two versions: Olealta and Spuma.

Here in the center of the village, 47 producers, all farmers by profession, come together for a market and now a store: seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices from the maquis, olive oil, honey, wine, charcuterie, terrines and preserves of local vegetables, cheese, jam, fruit jellies, syrup, saffron, vinegar, essential oils, chestnut flour, cookies, arts and crafts, and now an art showroom!

It is the first Corsican marketing Company for identity products. This company continues to select the best food, cultural and artistic products from the island. Corsica-Paquet works closely with the different fairs of the island and the different routes of the «Authentic Meaning». These products are discovered at the store where the team will be happy to make you taste very rare farmers'cheeses, as well as its Farmer Farmer Farmer, coppa, lonzu, prizuttu, pure sausage sausage and figatellu only in December. It is tempting to warn customers that due to its extreme rigour to propose only products of a very high quality, it is likely to miss certain products during the summer season, particularly in charcuterie and cheese. A fine selection of wines, liqueurs, medalists, miel, honey, pottery, small craftsmen's knives, cd songs. You can also order via the website or request the product catalogue that will be sent to you free of charge.

These ten hectares of clay-limestone land bordering the sea are the pride of Jean-Laurent de Bernardi, whose illustrious father was at the origin of the "Patrimonio" appellation. Covering the soils of Saint-Florent, these organically-farmed vines are not treated with copper and produce wines worthy of France's finest restaurants: a fruity, elegant Patrimonio rosé, a typical, distinguished white, a dense, suave "crème de tête" red and a surprising Muscat with incomparable notes, available exclusively from the cellar!

Pascal Flori is a traditional breeder and butcher. Thanks to his rigorous selection of Pin di Nata pigs, the reputation of his products extends beyond the island. His products can be found on the best Michelin-starred tables in Corsica and on the mainland. The salting of the charcuterie is kept to a minimum, not only to enhance its taste potential, but also to be healthier. The establishment is located just outside the village and, with a little luck, you'll be able to discover the cellars in which the hams mature!

The third organic store of the now famous sign, precursor of the organic distribution in Corsica is on the eastern coast in Valle-di-campoloro. As in the two other stores, you will find at fair prices a panel of 10 000 references to consume in an ecological responsible way. A wide range of organic products, fruits and vegetables, fresh or frozen food, beauty and care products and also a large section of food supplements, essential oils, infusions. A friendly and enlightened welcome to advise you at best.

In this store you can taste before doing your shopping at the end of your stay to better remember the good things and especially enjoy them at home. Island products are carefully selected and come from ancestral know-how as well as from the innovation of the new generations of Corsican producers in a pretty store in the middle of the city center on the square of the church of the Citadel. Sylvie and Philippe will be happy to advise you on what you need to leave happy.

"Naturally different" is the motto of La Roulotte. In 1988, a real caravan symbolized the free spirit and precursor of the organic label, present on the island. Today in Corsica, the bio has won hearts with three supermarkets with more than 10 000 references. You will find here fruits and vegetables, cleaning products respectful of the environment, cosmetics, food supplements, essential oils and the friendly welcome of passionate people. A store that will know how to pamper you, in the respect of nature!

U Paese has been perpetuating the know-how of the island's craftsmen for nearly thirty years. Sonia offers figatelli, coppa, lonzu, sausages, prizuttu, ventrè piènu... a quality pork butcher's shop which carries the colours of Castagniccia, but also goat's and ewe's milk cheeses from shepherds, brocciu, chestnut flour, liqueurs, not forgetting the inevitable olive oil. A great selection of Corsican wines of high quality: organic farming and / or biodynamic for the pleasure of the real and taste. A shop to see urgently!

Jeanine looks for and visits all winter long the small hidden producers who are the pride of Corsica to propose them to you in summer in her shop. Identity products carefully selected and available in sometimes limited quantities. Home-made charcuterie and cheeses, jams and chestnut flour, with original flavours (green tomatoes, pumpkin, endives, olives...), PDO honeys, home-made liqueurs, soaps made from ewe's milk or immortal milk, fine wines, terrines, organic herbal infusions from the maquis... Shipping possible !

Since 1991, Isabelle Courrèges has succeeded in developing her vineyard, which has become one of the region's best-sellers and is certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale). The typical Corsican grape varieties (vermentinu for whites, sciaccarellu and niellucciu for reds and rosés) produce wines of character. The Domaine welcomes you for a tasting. The cuvée Guillaume, aged in oak barrels for the red, and also available in white, will surprise you with its complexity and originality. If you would like to visit us, please make an appointment in advance!

A real institution in Calvi, Annie Traiteur is the fruit of a family project born in 1992. Initially at the head of the shop, Annie and her husband passed on their know-how to their daughter to take over and transform it into a fine grocery store, neat and of quality. Thus, tourists and locals rush there to find all the flavours of the Corsican soil. In the delicatessen section, you can try the antipasti savoury tarts or the Corsican veal sauté. On the grocery side, the shop offers a wide range of carefully selected local products.

Boasting an original geographical location, this estate of almost thirty hectares, thirteen of which are AOC Patrimonio, was created in 1850 by the Santamaria family on the edge of Oletta.

Unlike other roadside estates, the Santamaria estate overlooks the picturesque mountain-lined Lake Padula, nestled on the outskirts of the village. The setting sun makes these remote lands seem like the end of the world, and they're definitely worth a visit! Organically farmed since 2014 and using a "culture raisonnée" approach since the beginning, the estate has been developed by Jean-Louis, a^{5th-generation} descendant of the Santamaria clan, supported today by his son Thomas, as well as Matisse, the figurehead of the ^6th generation.

In 2016, Thomas gave the family business a facelift and initiated a number of innovative changes: he proposed a new visual identity, which today stands out from the appellation's traditional labels, developed Tranoï (a contraction of Tra di noï, " between us ", in Corsican), a fine range of vins de pays, and in 2018 created "Montre tes yeux", a fresh and surprising red based on cinsault, a most original proposition for the region, but one that has proved popular. The red, white and rosé AOCs are a must-taste. Very popular in Corsica and on the mainland for its more accessible flavors, the range of vins de pays has been a victim of its own success, and certain creations are now impossible to find. Don't miss out!

Four generations have worked in the Casanova family cookie factory, nestled in the heart of the immemorial Balinese mountains. Founded at the end of the ^19th century, the house has never ceased to exhale the fragrance of its refined sweets, in its island of beauty and beyond. Guided by the age-old fragrance, gourmets will be able to explore the production unit located under the family home, to learn about the many secrets of manufacturing or to taste the tasty cookies of the day. A moment of bliss at the top!

For some thirty years, the Mattei family, parents and sons, have been making traditional sheep's and goat's cheeses. The milk is collected every morning from around twenty producers on the eastern plains and in the Castagniccia region, before being transformed into various soft cheeses and brocciu. A filetta means "fern" in Corsican, and with good reason: a hint of fresh fern is added to each cheese as a signature. You'll find an online store and great cheese recipes on the website!

A family business since 1932, which perfumes the streets of the city of Paolo with the scent of coffees from all over the world! You enter as if in a museum to appreciate the antique roaster, the collection of grinders and coffee makers and the bags brandished like banners on the walls of the store. The entire Franceschini family is on hand to tell you about the renowned quality of their blends. Not a coffee lover? Don't worry! The store also offers a fine selection of teas and infusions from around the world.

A very nice cellar in the middle of the village of Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano behind the church where Jacques will make you taste the fruit of his work-passion declined in different products: olive oil PDO in two versions, extra fruity and sweet according to the maturity of collection as well as a homemade olive paste with no other ingredient than olives. Presented in different forms and containers, this is an opportunity to treat yourself to a health food par excellence!

Céline opened two years ago the Biomonde sign on the road to Caldaniccia. All the organic products on a beautiful surface where it will be possible to have a lunch break or advice. Grocery, bulk, fruits, vegetables, frozen food, cleaning products, cosmetics and food supplements with advice. Home-made dishes of the day to eat in or take away, and regular wellness discovery events to meet the region's therapists. Possibility to rent a cabin for therapists and a conference room. Good !

The man behind Ajaccio's À Népita has now moved to the center of Porticcio to open Julien Attardo Traiteur, on the side of the Pôle d'activité, a little store like a jewel, all edible delicacies of his own making. Julien's specialty is his pate en croûte, as beautiful as it is tasty, and in the window you'll find a plethora of salads, vitamin-packed bricks, vegetable bricks, puff pastries, fritters and rillettes, all in fresh, individual portions! And a small selection of delicatessen products.

Otta, the first Corsican Arrangerie rum distillery, was born in Barretali from the inspiration and determination of its creators, Laurence and Sandra, inspired by their own lives. Eco-responsible values for an island production based on AOC and IGP rums from the best producers and short circuits for local fruits and berries. Punch, arranged vanilla-hazelnut, citron-ginger, wild myrtle... A whole universe to discover on site (by appointment), online or at various points of sale.

In the large and lively square of the small village of Loreto, you can see the discreet sign of the Albertini delicatessen. Here you will find a wide range of home-made cold meats: coppa, lonzu, prisuttu, pancetta, bulagna and sausages. Figatelli, head and belly cheeses only in the winter season. Don't hesitate to call if you don't see anyone, they will come down from their house to serve you! In the summer, you can taste our cold meats, home-made cheese, jam, cheese or chestnut flour fritters.

The estate, created in 1885, covers 8 ha of argilo-granitic land and produces, annually, 130 hl of wines based on sciaccarellu, carcass, niellucciu and vermentinu for whites, which make the quality of island wines. The vine culture, carried out without fertilizers or weeding, is labeled ecocert.

Established in Sagone plage since 1969, this is the benchmark ice cream parlour in Corsica. Based on seasonal produce, the menu is regularly updated with strawberries from Prunelli, chestnut flour from Renno, Népita and brocciu from Piana, and original flavors from the Saint-Sylvestre confectionery in Soveria near Corte. A lovely terrace where you can enjoy this artist's original compositions at any time of day. For lunch throughout the season, a menu of ten salads, ideal for summer hours, to accompany the range of ice creams and savory sorbets.

Stéphanie Scavino started producing saffron a few years ago and is now also harvesting fruit and vegetables and making products from her harvests. No phytosanitary products are used on the farm and everything is done by hand. On sale: saffron pistils, crocus sativus bulbs, saffron sweets and jams, the famous Sisco onions, etc. Among the star jams, we discover for example clementine and saffron, grapefruit and ginger, apple and saffron and the duo of lemon and verbena.

Tradition, tradition. Lots of good things in this artisan bakery at the beginning of Fesch street. Several types of breads, au, cereals, mare, chestnut flour, Easter cacavelli, imbrucciata, finuchietti, blettes, onions, and the whole range of local specialities. This is the meeting place for all the Ajacciens in the neighborhood that comes here every morning.

Joseph Wheatcroft is from Corsica, yet in his boutique, carefully selected local products stand side by side with products from further afield, such as caviar and Petrossian products, salmon and foie gras, as well as fine whisky references: Ardbeg, Bushmills 21-year-old, vintage Oban, not forgetting the 100% local P&M. AOC wines from Corsica and elsewhere, and champagnes from producers. In the delicatessen: sardines from La Belle-Iloise, anchovies from Collioure, teas from Comptoir Français and pasta and rice from Italian producers.

In this village bakery, you'll find a wide selection of artisan breads made with organic flours and natural sourdough: wholemeal bread, poppy seed bread, dried fruit bread or turmeric bread... They're naturally rich in nutrients, low in gluten... and delicious! Try our delicious granolas and cookies too! The "bread box" system allows you to collect your products from the store outside opening hours, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Certainly the most beautiful citron plantation on the island. The site is welcoming and houses an eco-museum dedicated to this local species, and is animated by Xavier Calizi, passionate and inexhaustible about the citron. Visit the plantation of the emblematic citrus fruit of the island, taste the products (candied citron, liqueurs, jams), let yourself be tempted by the citron beer and dare to try the can of sardine with citron. A pedestrian circuit goes through the citrus orchard of Calizi.

Paul Dominique, a native of Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano, is successfully entering his fourth year of local olive oil production. Produced from the Germaine olive variety of the Alta Rocca, he produces a single oil, La Tallanaise, which is very mild because the olives are picked naturally at maturity and only by mechanical means. His store also sells canistrelli, terrine, honey, charcuterie, cheese, jam, liqueurs and soaps made with his oil. Bravo!

It is impossible to visit Corsica without discovering its gastronomy and especially its animal products. We are here at Angeot Andreucci's, breeder and producer of farmhouse charcuterie made from Nustrale Corsican pigs. The pigs are raised in freedom under the chestnut trees of the high Taravo at an altitude of 800 m, supplemented with cereals and slaughtered according to the rules of art and island methods. Good to know: sale on the spot and visit of the exploitation on reservation. Shipments on request.

At Raugi's, ice creams are a family story that has been going on for more than 80 years. Over time, the establishment has become the place to be for the Bastians, who enjoy rediscovering the flavors of their childhood, or being surprised by the original creations mixing authentic flavors and a dose of modernity. In cones to take away or in more elaborate cuts with more than 40 flavors to discover. You can also eat pizzas and focaccias with the original dough of the Pisa recipe, leavened dough filled with fresh products.

A nice shop in the center of the resort to stock up without fear of best local produce. It is the showcase of the producer Charles Antona, known in the island and in mainland for its famous jams and terrines with many identity fragrances. There will be spoilt for choice as it is large: meat, soups, foie gras with myrtle or fig, farm cheeses and a fine selection of wines of the island. Tasting on request, shipping to leave light.

The estate is spread over the hillsides of the commune of Sari-d'Orcino, where it combines the production of centuries-old orchards with that of a young plantation, which bears the name of a Romanesque chapel overlooking the Cinarca valley: San Ghjuvà (hence the name of its oil). Certified PDO Oliu di Corsica, it is the result of a blend of ghjermana and sabina, which give it subtle and complex flavours, herbaceous and fruity, to which is added the effect of the aromatic presence of the surrounding maquis and the influence of the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

In this cellar in Ajaccio, you'll find a fine selection of wines from Corsica and the rest of the world (2,000 references), as well as champagnes, whiskies, rums, glassware, delicatessen products from Corsica and elsewhere (wild smoked salmon, truffles, caviar for the holidays, confectionery, cheeses...). Tastings will also help you to find inspiration, thanks to the fantastic advice of Nicolas Stromboni, who was voted Caviste 2011 by the Revue des Vins de France

This typical sun-drenched building is home to the artisanal biscuit factory Salvatori, established over fifty years ago. In the workshop adjacent to the shop are made small biscuits, and not just any biscuits: the canistrellis, typical of the area. Crunchy and without eggs, they come in many flavours: almond, hazelnut, aniseed, amaretti, chestnut, lemon, chocolate chips, vanilla-caramel? Another flagship product is the softer, softer tourtellinis. The moment of pleasure: drink a coffee accompanied by a canistrelli on the terrace of the shop.

We know the mineral water of Zilia, its wines rival it! Come and share a privileged moment in the heart of the renowned Alzipratu estate, near the monastery of the same name, with a sensory tour to discover the history of Corsican wines, the Balanin terroir, its grape varieties... The escapade ends with a tasting of the wines of the domain in connection with the Corsican gastronomy (5 dishes/5 wines). You will appreciate the welcome and the know-how of the Acquavia family. To discover: the pumonte in red, white and rosé. Sale of jams, honeys and local olive oils.

It was listed as a historic monument in 1993 and voted "Most Beautiful Market in Corsica" in 2018. The 21 columns and 380^m2, harmoniously blended with palm trees and brick-red roofs, have overlooked the picturesque Place Paoli since the ^mid-19th century! Here, local producers offer seasonal fruit and vegetables, authentic cheeses, mouth-watering local fish and pastries with an island flavour... The atmosphere is festive, and the shopkeepers will be delighted to let you taste their products with their incomparable "nustrale" flavours!

From April to October, every Friday morning, meet local producers and artisans at this market, where all fruit and vegetables are certified organic. The merchants will be delighted to advise you and let you taste their harvests. We particularly appreciate the direct contact with the merchants, as well as the quality of the seasonal produce and local specialties. When it comes to handicrafts, you're sure to come across some local gems.

The estate of the Suzzoni family is located on the way to the 12th century San-Petru chapel, classified as a Historical Monument. It extends over 50 hectares in the communes of Montegrosso and Lumio, cultivated in the traditional way, on a land of granite arenas and clay terraces, planted with niellucciu, sciaccarellu, vermentinu, grenache, syrah, cinsault and muscat petit grain. Engaged in organic farming since 2010, the new superb cellar allows tasting, visits and enlightened comments. To taste: Domaine Culombu, Clos Culombu.

Here, you're greeted with a smile and the smell of freshly baked cookies. We love the canistrelli, dry cakes with flavors from the maquis and elsewhere: figs, chocolate, white wine... It's hard to bring back a more gourmet gift from the island of Beauty, but you can also enjoy them on site, indoors or out on the terrace. As for the shop window, it serves as a showcase not only for Corsican specialities such as migliacciu, cheese cakes, but also for cookies and other sweets, each more delicious than the last.

The Aghione cooperative, created in 1975, groups together 31 wineries. The vineyards extend over 850 hectares of vines planted directly around the winery, a large part of which are in organic conversion and certified as having a high environmental value. The vine feeds on a clay-limestone terroir, with clay-limestone soils, red sands and rolled pebbles. During the 13th edition of the Mondial du Rosé, the wines of the Vignerons d'Aghione, the only Corsican wines to be rewarded, won 3 silver medals!

At the entrance to the village of Bastelica, with its small terrace in front of the store and drying room: a certified CEE charcuterie producer who works with pigs born and raised in Corsica. You'll find sausages, coppa, lonzo, figatelli, ham and more. A fine selection of Corsican products: cheeses, wines, liqueurs, cakes and jams. Bonus: guided tour of the drying room. The Ariola brand offers a range of meat products from France on the shelves of supermarkets on the island of Beauty. It's a great opportunity to sit down and taste some great products!

Fromagerie Donsimoni, located in the village of Rutali in Haute-Corse, is a true family institution. For 30 years, this cheese dairy has been offering authentic and generous products, made from quality milk from their own herds. Fresh cheeses, brocciu PDO and farm-ripened goat's and ewe's cheeses are all made from Corsican milk, giving these products a unique flavor with the aromas of the island. The cheeses are molded by hand and matured on boards for several weeks to several months, depending on the range. Fromagerie Donsimoni has been selling its products all over the island for many years. In addition to in-store sales, you can sample these delights on a walk through the Nebbiu region.

Philippe Farinelli, a talented oenologist, has been one of the island's leading winemakers since 1998. But his property was already considered as one of the jewels of Corsica's winegrowing in the 19th century! His range is remarkable and very much in demand. Notably the sublime "Casteddu" cuvée in red, white and rosé, made from selected plots with low yields and aged in oak barrels, ideal as a wine for laying down. The Domaine Saparale AOC Sartène cuvée is also available in all three colours and is the perfect accompaniment to all kinds of meals with its distinctly Sarthe accents. There is also an adorable hotel section consisting of beautiful charming residences, 3 magnificent sheepfolds immersed in the heart of the surrounding nature, among the 1,000 hectares of the property, with a swimming pool. A new cellar has just been restored with its tasting area. Welcome to the kingdom of Epicure!

After a few years of operation, Joseph Rioli switched from the traditional press to the continuous chain in 1995. This modernization allows him to press up to 400 tons of olives each year. He runs a 6 ha estate where varieties such as ghjermana, Sabine or picholine are grown. Two PDO oils result from this: the mill of Prunete (olives picked on the tree, a blend of ghjermana, sabine and picholine) and the olive oil of the convent of Cervione (olives picked on a net after their natural fall, predominantly ghjermana).

Kill Brie is the beautiful story of Virginie Bruno, who gave up her job as a literature teacher to refine cheeses, including 7 original cheese creations for which she is renowned: Kill brie, a totally addictive truffle brie, and Jackie Brocciu, a brie with brocciu, nepita and hazelnuts. This boutique is brimming with rare treasures. The icing on the cake is Virginie's incredible cheese platters, featuring flowers, fruit and cheese, with a magical sense of aesthetics! A must-see!