Mattei Cap Corse Blanc Cuvee Louis Napoleon - 75CL

If you’ve never been to Corsica, well that’s got to change. They don’t call it ‘The Isle of Beauty’ for nothing. Corsica is the home of the Mattei distillery who take full advantage of this bounteous terroir and generous climate to produce some of the finest drinks the Mediterranean has to offer. Founded in Bastia in 1872 by Louis-Napoleon Mattei, their longevity stands as testament to their quality.  Here people know their food and drink and so-so is a no-no.

Mattei Cap Corse Blanc Cuvée Louis Napoléon is a traditional 17% ABV, 75 cl (750 ml) Corsican aperitif wine defined by tart citrus, floral aromas, and a gentle quinine bitterness.

Tasting Notes

•    Nose: Fresh muscat grapes, vibrant citrus zest, and aromatic citron.
•    Palate: Delicate orange blossom, sharp lemon, and crisp minerality balanced by a smooth, silky texture.
•    Finish: Clean and lightly spiced with a lingering, elegant quinine dryness.

Crafting Methods

Mattei blends a mistelle base of local Muscat and Vermentinu grape must with cinchona bark, traditional Corsican cedrat fruit, and selected herbs. Maceration, barrel ageing, and bottling are all completed in-house.

Serving and Cocktail Suggestions

•    Classic Serve: Pour chilled over an abundance of ice with premium tonic water or soda, garnished with a lemon twist.
•    Mediterranean Martini: Use as a sophisticated, bittersweet substitute for traditional white vermouth alongside gin or an agave spirit.

Food Pairings

•    Enjoy alongside salted Mediterranean olives, fine charcuterie, fresh seafood, and light seafood canapés.