Gourmet products local specialties and wines Corsica

In the heart of the village, the Dume Leca grocery store makes the buzz with its three restorer, grabber and bartender caps. Here you can enjoy the best products from the island of beauty, savor them on the premises on the houses where you can find meats, cheeses, terrines… while enjoying a glass of good local wine or a cool Pietra beer. Catering service, vacuum conditioning for the trip and a pleasant terrace where all Cargese is located to enjoy a gentle musical atmosphere.

In addition to all kinds of breads, Faby bakery offers typical Corsican specialities. The nose glued to the hardest storefront will make your choice! Here you will find mare, dry and round cakes flavored with anise or lemon, in particular; the uga seccata, also known as the bread of the Moors; fugazzi to the orange flower and white wine; from pie to blettes, as well as many other attractive products.

This concept is an original initiative in the middle of the South Bank. Sandrine, after a career rich in experiences abroad in the greatest gastronomic houses, offers to the amateurs of good food her catering space, completed by a formula Chef at home and events. To remain original, you will find the best local and exotic products. Beautiful presentations, beautiful packaging and guaranteed satisfaction.

Calvi Super U and Drive is a supermarket located on Avenue Christophe Colomb. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. The store offers a wide range of products, including car rentals.

Managed by Monika Boucher and her daughter Gwenaëlle, the estate is one of the precursors of organic viticulture in Corsica, certified in 1987. Rewarded efforts that delight the palates of the finest connoisseurs. The range includes the Granjolo in the 3 colors, the Granajolo Cuvée Monika, in red and rosé, and the "J", in red and white, an exceptional wine matured in barrels and produced in limited quantities. The grape varieties used are niellucciu and sciaccarellu for the red and rosé, and vermentinu, the traditional island white.

The market takes place every Monday morning, Place des Vieux Schools in front of the Tourist Office with various local products, premieres, cheeses, meats, fish stores, confectionery, crafts…

On the heights of Ajaccio, there is a place that should please all the gourmets. Marie-Claude Scarbonchi cultivates her high-stemmed fruit trees from which she harvests the fruit by hand to transform it, on the spot, into beautiful jams. The jams, certified Ecocert, are made from fresh fruit. All of them have a strong Corsican flavour, there are about thirty of them in total. We particularly like the one with white figs. This farmer is present on the Ajaccio market every Saturday morning.

This small business, which has been present on the square since 1913, has recently been taken over by Jean-Michel, the heir to the Scotto family. This small local delicatessen shop offers good Corsican products, finely selected, fruit and vegetables from the region. New delicatessen section with truffle, foie gras, caviar, mozzarella di bufala... A fine selection of the most noble wines of Corsica. Always a lovely welcome from Nathalie and Jean-Michel who will always take the time to share their passion with you and advise you on your purchases.

It has been known for four generations and operates a 12 ha vineyard on the slopes. The red Patrimonio Vieilles Vignes is very strong and will have to be aged at least two years to quintessence. The white based vermentinu, elegant and dry, and the fruity rosé 100% very pleasant niellucciu on a charcuterie, are superb. To eat in the shade of preference! We don't forget Muscat to finish on a sweet touch with cheese or chocolate. A delight. Novelty: Julie, a sweet Rosé ideal for aperitif.

A pretty unmissable shop at the beginning of the pedestrian street 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: cold meats, soups, foie gras with myrtle or fig, farm cheeses and a fine selection of wines of the island. Tasting, shipping to leave light.

In 2023, Éliane and Alain handed over their wine bar-boutique to Dume and Thomas Zuria, their neighbors at the An Faim restaurant. Savory cookies, homemade jams, pure AOC or processed olive oils, a selection of honeys, artisanal liqueurs, as well as a range of charcuterie and farmhouse cheeses from the beautiful Corsican terroir. Vacuum-packed and shipped if required. And above all, a tapas menu to accompany your glass of wine as an aperitif... before going next door for dinner if you want to keep in the same spirit?

Domaine Comte Peraldi, set in the hills overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio, is one of the jewels in the crown of island viticulture. This family-run wine estate was replanted in 1965 by the Comte de Poix. At the same time, the cellars were completely rebuilt. The vineyard comprises 45 hectares of vines. Its wines, recognized for their quality by the greatest specialists, can no longer be presented, they can be tasted. The Domaine obtained organic certification in 2022. Visits and tastings at the estate by appointment.

In 1872, Louis Napoléon Mattei founded the Distillerie L.N. Mattei, and then had the bright idea of creating a wine-based aperitif with cinchona: Cap Corse Mattei, which was a huge success and is now a totally legendary drink. He also creates liqueurs based on the emblematic fruits of his beloved island, such as citron and myrtle. In this boutique, you'll find all the brand's products in sumptuous bottles, as well as related products (clothing, books, objects) and other famous spirits.

Every Tuesday until noon, under the Loggia of the Arsenal, the shopkeepersof Corsica and Sardinia unpack their local products with the itinerant merchants who are numerous in season to transform the place into a beautiful myriad of multicoloured stands. It is an opportunity to see, taste and buy products that cannot be found elsewhere and also to meet some Bonifacians. On Fridays until 1pm also, you will find a market of local producers who offer products from agricultureorganic from the extreme south of Corsica.

A 5 hectare agricultural estate created in 2003 by the Barone family to produce a variety of fruits and to distil Cape citrus (citron, mandarin and lemon), myrtle and chestnut. Visit and taste on site and sell online if required. You can even eat on site and stay in one of the guest rooms while enjoying the warm atmosphere. The children particularly appreciate the discovery of the animals of the farm: goats, ewes, donkeys, ponies, pigs...

Founded in 1975, the Cave Saint-Antoine represents over 400 hectares of vineyards, a rare area in Corsican viticulture. To produce quality wines, the vines have been restructured with traditional grape varieties: niellucciu, vermentinu and sciaccarellu, mainly for AOC wines. The wines of Saint-Antoine have won numerous awards, all of which are listed on their website. During a tasting at the Saint-Antoine cellar, you can enjoy the wines with charcuterie, cheese and other typical Corsican products.

Good wine flows naturally through the veins of Muriel Liobard. Since 1997, this talented winemaker, descended from oenophiles, and her husband Stéphane, have been running the beautiful Domaine Giudicelli. The wines they produce are a reflection of their home, colorful and soulful: lively reds, spearheaded by Patrimonio AOC, suave, delicate Muscat, elegant, fruity whites, Niellucciu rosé and complex Grenache aromas. A prestigious vineyard that's resolutely local, organic and biodynamic!

Samira and Jérôme Pierlovisi produce an exceptional charcuterie made from black pigs of Corsican breed and raised in the mountains; they also produce a chestnut flour AOC and artisanal liqueurs of myrtle, raspberry and chestnut. The production being limited, especially for the dry sausage, it is preferable to reserve it in spring to have the right to taste it. Visit and tasting of prizutu, sausage, coppa, lonzu is imperative! New : possibility to order and have delivered aperitif boards on Ajaccio and surroundings.

It's impossible to miss François Rocca-Serra's famous confections and ice creams on the Isle of Beauty! Le Corail de Bonifacio, a delicacy that this taste enthusiast initially created for a public in short pants, revives the subtle flavors of yesteryear, with almonds from Thierry Nouvion de San Giuliano, candied oranges and lemons from his own production, and honey from Nathalie Bourras-Verhasselt to delight our amazed taste buds! So come one, come all, children and adults alike!

You will find local products, cheeses, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, honeys, plants, etc. It is held in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the Place du Monument aux Morts, the upper part of Rue Fred Scamaroni, and Rue du Clocher.

The textile market is intended for the sale of new manufactured goods, second-hand goods and second-hand goods. The exhibitors offer clothes, fashion accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, tools, decoration, on the marina.

A gourmet address in the heart of the village, created by Christophe Leonetti and taken over in 2022 by his nephew Baptiste Nicolai and his companion, who are very much in the spirit of the founder. You will find selected local products and their excellent specialty, the sciacce de patate, a potato and sheep's cheese based pie, very popular with the locals. Also homemade canistrelli. Don't miss the 18-month matured ham of Alto Taravo. From December to the end of March, the winter figatellu is on the shelves.

Corsica Gastronomia factory also of many processed products with Sarrola with raw materials resulting very largely from the local. Two brands are available: Charles Antona and specialties of Minnà. Featured product: jams of Charles Antona with a minimum of 50% of fruits, cane sugar, without dyes, conservatives nor artificial flavours. Other products: chutneys, pasta of fruits, canistrelli, nougats, honeies but also of the elaborate traditional terrines with typical raw materials of the island, such as the brocciu (fresh cheese containing sheep milk), the figatellu (sausage containing pig liver, slightly smoked), chestnut, the myrtle, and also of soups, the cooked dishes, pâté of head. Innovations: creams of Minnà fruits, a range of delicious jams and frozen with creamy texture without cores nor pips with the intense fruit flavours as well as the organic 100% fruits Minnà, organic fruit specialties without added sugar (less sweetened than a normal jam). A dietetic delight!

Visit Saint-Florent on the first Wednesday of each month along the banks of the Alisu to stroll through the clothing stalls all day long. In summer, an evening textile market also takes place on the quays. If you're more interested in shopping, small food markets with local producers are held at the Patrimonio wine house on Saturday mornings all year round, and on Tuesday and Friday mornings in Oletta during the summer.

The market is held on the Place Porta, right in the heart of the village of Sartène. Here, year-round, you'll find the playful pastimes of children, the traditional pacing of the elders, and the famous terrace feasts of locals and visitors alike. It's in this authentic, friendly setting, nestled in the heart of the most Corsican of Corsican towns, that this market for local produce and textiles takes place every Saturday morning. A great opportunity to get to know the region better! From mid-June to the end of August, these eagerly awaited gatherings are also held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Alain Brunelli discovered about 550 multi-centenary olive trees lost in the middle of the scrub. After several months of effort to restore them, he began their exploitation in the 1990s. Two single variety oils are produced on the estate: the PDO Oliu di Corsica and the Oliu d'Aliva. They are both made from the zinzala, a small olive typical of the Mediterranean region and very fragrant. Fabienne took over the farm 9 years ago after her husband's death, thus perpetuating his know-how.

François Andreani farms a small area of ten hectares, surrounded by hazelnut trees, orchards and scrub, with olive trees of the local ghjermana variety. The olives are picked when ripe, directly from the tree. Its oil, marketed under the brand name A Merula (meaning the blackbird in Corsican, a bird that is very fond of olives!), is produced in its own mill: the olives are crushed the day after the harvest. Certified PDO Oliu di Corsica, it was awarded the silver medal at the Salon de l'Agriculture in 2012.

The Yves Leccia vineyard is a family estate offering a selection of quality wines. Yves Leccia, a passionate winegrower, chose to return to Corsica after graduating as an oenologist in 1980. Since then, he has put all his energy into developing the family estate and playing an active part in the revival of the Corsican wine industry. The estate offers a varied range of wines, from heritage cuvées to YL cuvées, including reds, whites and rosés. Visitors can discover the winemaking process on a tour of the winery, where they can learn more about the various stages of production.

This estate, which has seen generations of winemakers come and go, is now run by Eugène Paoli. On this 11-hectare estate, the grapes are left to dry on slate terraces. This is the recipe for producing the very best Muscats. The wines born of this land swept by sea winds give the whites a saline touch. AOC Coteaux du Cap Corse is also produced here, in all three colors, and regularly wins awards at national and international competitions. This muscat is made according to an ancestral method, without alcohol mutage.

The estate, which belonged to the Doria family, an old Genoese family, began to develop in the late ^18th century under the influence of Monseigneur Doria. Several winegrowers succeeded one another until Ange-Louis Angeli acquired it in 1952. Today, his son Michel Angeli runs the estate, assisted by his daughter. Planted with Corsican grape varieties (muscat, vermentinu, niellucciu, codiverta) and aleatico (from the island of Elba), the estate produces elegant white, red and rosé wines, as well as a delicious muscat.

Christophe Talon, a native of L'Ile-Rousse, has returned to his homeland after his escapades in Nice to set up this brand-new concept: a large wine cellar-bar, for our great pleasure. This renowned sommelier and wine consultant presents over 1,000 local, continental and international wines in a large, bright room. Christophe will be delighted to share his passion with you, and to extend the visit, you can also take a seat in the epicurean area, to find the perfect match between food and wine.

Eammanuelle Taberlet is a producer engaged in organic farming which produces mainly varieties of vegetables and fruit of ancient varieties selected for their exceptional taste quality. A young farm located in the plain of Lozari, on the municipality of Belgodère in Balagne. You can find A Zucca Bella season production at the Lumio market on Saturday morning and on sale in cart on order or subscription.

Corsica runs through Françoise Ottavi's veins, and excellence is her touchstone. Mastering the art of sublimating vinegar, she transforms every fruit into a culinary jewel. Her Oliu Ottavi, the multi-primed gourd of yellow gold, has made it into the Collège Culinaire de France while she distills organic citron and fig. Insatiable, this inspired spirit continues to innovate with her "culinary curiosities": an alchemy of fruits, vegetables and spices cooked in a cauldron. A prestigious "extraction" of the Corsican soul by a boiling imagination!

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Covering some 15 hectares facing south/southeast, this beautiful vineyard produces a Muscat with incomparable candied fruit aromas, a red with a shimmering ruby color and spicy fragrances, a fruity white with citrus aromas and a powerful yet well-balanced rosé. Certified "Ecocert" and "Demeter" organic, this estate is definitely worth a visit! Adjacent to the estate, the son's Ribella artisanal brewery also awaits those who prefer a froth!

At the foot of the Alistro lighthouse, Florence Giudicelli and her husband Jérôme Girard have been running a fine domaine for 8 years. The 2007 red is worth a detour for its fruitiness, balance and freshness. The Cuvée Vecchio 2007 white, a highly successful wine that has won awards in numerous guides, is perfect with grilled fish. As passionate artisan winemakers, the couple produce mainly vins de pays. These include chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon cuvées, as well as the highly confidential Mélusine red and white (no more than 2,000 bottles a year). Prices start at €11.

Transferred from generation to generation, recipes are produced from local products. In every bite, it's all the air of the Corsican mountain that we swallow! Don't go to Corte without stopping. This bakery alone expresses some of the Corsican know-how in this area (the Coronary bread is developed with wheat flour planted on the eastern plain, this flour is without additives or preservatives and is transformed to the stone stone at the mill of Alata). In the purest tradition, Casanova will spoil your papillae with their traditional pastries: Amaretti, based on chestnut, cakes to chestnut and walnuts, falculella (specialty with slightly lemoned brush and cooked on a chestnut sheet) and Paoli (canvas and semi-confite chestnut).

It is the only shop of the brand in Corsica... South of Bastia, you will find the whole range of La Vie Claire products, but also, more than elsewhere on the continent, a large selection of Corsican products, including the excellent bread from the organic bakery in Barbaggio. The chestnut flour is local, as are some cold cuts and some goat's or sheep's milk cheeses, not forgetting the honeys. A clear local life... or almost! The right address to find organic products and some local ones, to note!

This estate has belonged to the Arena family since the early ^18th century. Cattle were reared here, and wheat and all kinds of fruit trees were grown before Antoine Arena took over in 1976 and devoted it to vines. The estate has always been farmed naturally, without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Today, Antoine's sons Jean-Baptiste and Antoine-Marie run the estate. They have made the transition from organic to biodynamic viticulture and continue to write the history of these exceptional vines.

Domaine Gentile is a wine cellar renowned for its tradition, quality and expertise. The estate offers a wide selection of wines, from red Patrimonio to white Malvoisie, rosé and Muscat. The elegant, generous Patrimonio red can be enjoyed young or aged. The Grande Expression and I Sensi reds, from low-yield plots, offer maximum concentration and maturation in foudre or barrique respectively. The rosé, obtained by bleeding, goes perfectly with spicy dishes. The white Patrimonio, dry and fruity, can be surprising when aged. The Grande Expression white, with its pellicular maceration and fine barrel ageing on lees, can accompany all seafood and even white meats. Muscat du Cap Corse, Muscat Cuvé Tradition and Muscat Cuvé Authentica are soft, harmonious wines, perfect as aperitifs or with foie gras, cheeses and desserts. The estate also produces a sweet wine called Rappu, a blend of muscat and niellucciu grapes. Domaine Gentile practices organic farming and produces organic wines.

On Wednesday mornings, meet a dozen local producers in the stadium parking lot. All are committed to respecting a charter of good practice, guaranteeing consumers the farm-grown, local and seasonal quality of their produce. The direct contact with producers and the transparency of farming practices are much appreciated. Take the opportunity to stock up on fruit and vegetables, charcuterie and artisanal cookies! On the second Thursday of each month, a textile market is also held on the Place de la Mairie.

Do you want to discover the roots of Corsica through its labeled regional products? The Routes of the Authentic Senses guide you for discoveries high in flavors. Deeply attached to their land, passionate men and women offer you the warmth of a traditional welcome and the guarantee of an original product. In these places with a strong identity, ancestral know-how and modernity are combined for a perfect harmony between authenticity and quality.

This is a domain that evolves while respecting nature: indeed, everything is centered around organic viticulture. The estate, which has belonged to the Giacometti family since 1987, is regularly quoted in the best magazines and offers a pleasant stroll to get there. Be careful, dirt track that can be used for 3.5 km! To discover: the original Red "Sempre Cuntentu" and its beautiful label signed Anto, the red and white Sarah cuvée.

Isabelle Orsi created the first olive farm on Cap Corse in 1997, with 4 hectares of old endemic olive trees. She then decided to stop producing oil and devote herself to 100% organic infusions, aromatic herbs and Sisco onions. You can buy these products on site and take the opportunity to discover the estate. Isabelle will be handing over her farm and her know-how to a young buyer in two years' time.

Cavavin - Porticcio is a wine cellar offering a wide selection of estate wines, champagnes, spirits and craft beers. In addition to its wine cellar, the store also offers local produce such as early fruit and vegetables, Corsican products, cookies, cheeses, artisanal ice creams and organic delicatessen products. The Cavavin - Porticcio team will be delighted to welcome you and advise you on your purchases.

A tasty address. Jean-David and Dominique Sommovigo organically farm chestnut and hazelnut trees, as well as citrus, fig, myrtle, immortelle and other maquis plants, and even aloe vera. The farm store offers a wide range of gourmet products, including jams, cakes and canistrelli, as well as natural cosmetics made on site. Visits to plantations by appointment. Tastings available.

We make wine in Corte! Marina and Antoine Guelfucci have taken up winegrowing on their family land, following the principles of sustainable viticulture and harvesting by hand, without the use of pesticides or insecticides. The couple work with endemic grape varieties to produce fine bottles in all three colors. Above the vineyards, you'll find their large farmhouse inn, Osteria Di l'Orta, with plush rooms, a large terrace and a beautiful swimming pool.

Enjoy convivial moments with Oriente's producers and craftsmen, and savor delicious products from their local production: cheeses, honey, charcuterie, bread, jams... Ideally located in the heart of Bravone, this little market is the place to be for a gourmet break. with an average of 115 exhibitors, over 2,000 visitors every Thursday, ample parking (so don't bother parking alongside the RT10!), sanitary facilities and plenty of entertainment, this market is a hit all summer long!

In the Costa Verde, there is an estate dedicated to mustard orchestrated by Dominique Variot. This craftsman produces a 100% Corsican mustard in an astonishing range: with maquis herbs, lemon, clementine, honey, myrtle or honey-chestnut, etc. And the workshop tests new flavours every season. What would you say to an entrecote steak with hazelnut mustard or a raw fish with clementine mustard? The great chefs work with Linguizzetta mustard. For the fields in flower, it is in April. For mustard, all year round!

In 2008, Emilie and Ivo started olive growing. In 2013, they built the Oltremonti Mill on their 5-hectare AB-certified plot of land, which allows them to fully control their production. Result: a range of 6 virgin or extra virgin olive oils, and 3 olive oil-based condiments. The Mill won the silver medal at the 2017 New York International Olive Oil Competition. The oils are made from the same variety of Corsican olive, the Ghjermana, which is harvested at different times, offering different flavors.

Le Péché Mignon is a chic, elegant and relaxing place where you'll find people all year round. Good taste is evident at first glance in the bright, designer decor of this delicate space, then in the delicacies served for tasting or takeaway: homemade cakes, cookies, savoury or sweet tarts, Cluzel chocolate, teas, local sweets and a warm welcome to match. What's more, this is Madame Seroin's place, and you'll find Domaine Sant'Armettu products at cellar prices. A haven to recharge your batteries.