Wines and spirits LA BALAGNE

Domaine Orsini has been described as the cathedral of modern gourmet delights. Originally famous for its AOC Calvi wines, it has expanded its production to include handcrafted aperitifs made from the fruits and plants of the maquis. You can come and taste orange or peach aperitifs, Muscat and Cap Corse, as well as liqueurs with scents of chestnut, wild blackberry, arbutus and citron, almond or fig and hazelnut, and an assortment of jams, nougats, fruit jellies and Maquisettes. Gift boxes also available. Beautiful, tastefully decorated cellar with reception and tasting room, and some fine musical and cultural events in season.

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.

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.

Amirale, Patriotique or Fidèle, the pretty bottles or cans of this beer don't lack piquancy, and tasting them is a pleasure. In 2019, Dumè Beretti created the Gloria artisanal microbrewery in Calvi, on the Balagne balconies road, to create a premium, full-flavored beer, American-style but... Corsican, for fine dining and its happy clientele, with boxes and entertainment at the brewery or in town, around a scooter... We also like Limo, a lightly sweetened lemonade available in three flavors: clementine, lemon and apple.

The Paolini family created this estate in 1900. Today, Marc Paolini represents the fifth generation, following in the footsteps of his mother who ran the estate inherited from his own father. The Domaine Landry, planted with traditional grape varieties, is renowned for its grey rosé, of which it was the forerunner, but also a beautiful red Léa cuvée, matured in oak barrels, the white Léa, the Innatendu, a surprising red, the Blanc des copines. Plus: friendly events on the estate, visits to the vineyard with picnic area, music and tasting evenings...

A smooth change in this thirty-year-old estate with the arrival of the fifth generation of this family of winegrowers. Camille-Anaïs, a young oenologist and winegrower, is committed to feminizing this world of Calvados AOC brut. In addition to the interest of visiting this beautiful property, one will find the range Villa Maestracci in red and white, resulting from the old vines and raised in barrel 12 months, the great classic E Prove in the three colors of which a dangerous gray rosé, the Clos Reginu, in the three colors, traditional vintage and the Marottes of Anaïs in red.

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.