Union de Vignerons de l’Île de Beauté
Since 1958, winemakers have been writing Corsica’s wines history at the heart of their historical vineyard. Located in eastern Corsica with more than 1 541 hectares of vineyards, Union de Vignerons de l’Île de Beauté, proud of its values and its commitment for quality, has become the most important supplier and exporter of Corsica wines.
“Brands as well as domains all reflect the island’s specificities. Born in the island, they are synonym of art of living, culture and tradition, reflecting our 60 year old know-how. Réserve du Président and Prestige du Président are our most successful brands“.
Tél. 33 (0)4 95 57 02 48 – www.vincorse.fr
CÉPAGES :
Merlot (22 % des surfaces), Niellucciu (21 %), Grenache (13 %), Vermentinu, Syrah, Sciacarellu, Chardonnay,
Cabernet, Cinsault, Pinot, Muscat…
PRÉSIDENT :
Christian Orsucci
DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL :
Jean Foch
CIRCUITS DE DISTRIBUTION :
7 millions en éq/bouteilles et 1 million de BIB® vendus par an
40 % commercialisés dans l’île (la moitié en rosé), 48 % vendus sur le continent (90 % rosé), 12 % exportés (45 % rouge, 34 % blanc) principalement en Allemagne
62 % vendus en grande distribution, 35 % grossistes, CHR, cavistes et 3 % au caveau
MARQUES PRINCIPALES :
Réserve du Président
PRODUCTION :
environ 100 000 hl par an et 20 000 hl achetés hors groupe
23 % en AOP Corse et 73 % en IGP Île de Beauté.
Plus des deux tiers en rosé
ASSETS :
▪ IFS (International Food Standard) certification, the only one attributed in Corsica.
▪ Two wine shops – one in Aléria and one in La Casinca
The Wines
The two wines are derived from the Pianiccia plateau, which provides a chalky-clay terroir, situated between the sea and the mountains. This area benefits from a mild climate with cool night-time temperatures and good ventilation for the vines. Prestige du Président rouge is a wine made from selected parcels. Prestige du Président rosé is elaborated from a night-time harvest, the skin of which is macerated to ensure freshness and finesse. Its name – “Président” evokes the cellar’s best wine, that was traditionally set aside for its president. As a result, its greatest wine has been transformed into a brand. Prestige du Président 2013 received a score of 92/100 from Parker.
