AOC area on the island of Corsica; see under Vin de Corse.
Regional appellation on the island of Corsica, which is part of France. The vineyards cover 1,500 hectares of vineyards, which are divided into several parts (No. 3 on map). The climate in combination with the poor soils and the sloping position of the vineyards allow only a very limited yield. Five communal areas have their own AOC status with somewhat stricter regulations regarding yield. This is a maximum of 50 hl/ha for the regional appellation and a maximum of 45 hl/ha for the communal areas. However, these can also use the AOC Vin de Corse as an alternative:
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