The AOC area is located on the west coast of the French island of Corsica in the department of Corse-du-Sud and is named after the birthplace of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). The semi-circular area around the Gulf of Ajaccio and the Gulf of Sagone comprises 36 municipalities. Viticulture is mainly concentrated in the four river valleys of Liamone, Gravona, Prunelli and Tavaro.

The vineyards cover 220 hectares of hillside vineyards on clay soil interspersed with weathered granite on a granite base. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The cooling sea breezes and the altitude of the vineyards ensure a good temperature balance.
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