Vaccelli Rouge, 2022

Corsica's answer to Pinot Noir - the island's own grape, grown on granite by the same family since 1962. Bright cherry, silky and fresh despite the warmth.

Corsica's own red grape, Sciaccarellu, often compared to Pinot Noir, grown on weathered granite in the south of the island by the Courrèges family. Kirsch, plum and a little blackcurrant, with sweet spice, silky tannins and a stony, salty finish. It is fuller than the grape's reputation from a hot 2022 summer, but the freshness keeps it lively.