Provence & Corsica 3D Wine Map

Bandol, Cassis, Côtes de Provence, Patrimonio, Ajaccio, and the Mediterranean south in full 3D terrain.

Provence and Corsica sit on the same Mediterranean arc and share the same sun-drenched climate, but the terrain underneath tells a different story. On the mainland, Provence’s appellations unfold across limestone ranges, schist hills, and coastal plateaus that slope gradually toward the sea. On Corsica, 170 kilometers (106 miles) offshore, granite peaks exceeding 2,700 meters (8,860 feet) compress vineyard land into a narrow coastal band where elevation changes are abrupt and exposure shifts dramatically from one cove to the next. In 3D, the geology that connects these two regions and the topography that separates them are both visible at a glance.

What You’ll Explore

This 3D Fast Map covers the appellations of Provence and Corsica. Click any mapped appellation for detailed popup content covering grape varieties, classification details, and geographic specifics. Use the layer controls to toggle different appellation groupings on and off.

• Full 3D terrain of Provence and Corsica wine regions
• Elevation profile tool for measuring vineyard altitude and slope gradients
• Daylight and shadow animation to visualize aspect and sun exposure
• Detailed popup data for every mapped appellation: varieties, classifications, geography

Key Regions in Focus

Provence

Provence is dominated by rosé (roughly 90% of AOP production), but the geography behind that rosé is more varied than the category might suggest. Côtes de Provence, the largest appellation, spans a wide area from the Massif des Maures near the coast to higher-elevation sites inland, with recognized named sub-zones (Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu, Notre-Dame des Anges) that are beginning to distinguish terroir differences within the larger AOP. Bandol, tucked into a limestone amphitheater facing the sea west of Toulon, is the serious red wine appellation: Mourvèdre must make up at least 50% of the blend, and the variety needs the warmth and shelter this south-facing bowl provides to ripen fully. The reds require a minimum of 18 months in wood. Cassis, tucked between dramatic limestone cliffs (the calanques), produces mineral-driven whites built on Marsanne and Clairette, often blended with Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc, and other accessory varieties. Les Baux-de-Provence, in the Alpilles foothills, sits on limestone and produces structured reds and rosés.

Corsica

Corsica is essentially a granite and schist mountain in the Mediterranean, rising to 2,706 meters (8,878 ft) at Monte Cinto. Vineyards sit almost entirely on the coastal fringe, at low elevations where the moderating sea influence makes viticulture viable. The island’s grape varieties reflect its Italian history: Nielluccio (genetically identical to Sangiovese) is the primary red, producing firm, aromatic wines with the most concentrated expressions coming from the limestone clay soils of Patrimonio on the northern tip. Sciaccarellu (Sciacarello), the other signature red, grows primarily around Ajaccio on the western coast on granitic soils, producing lighter, more aromatic, peppery wines. Vermentinu (Vermentino) is the dominant white across the island. Patrimonio and Ajaccio are the two AOPs with the strongest individual identities, while Vin de Corse covers the broader island with several named village designations (Calvi, Sartène, Figari, Porto-Vecchio, Coteaux de Cap Corse). The 3D terrain makes the island’s rugged interior and narrow coastal vineyard strips visible at a glance.