Dishes to enjoy in Ajaccio

Among the many attractions in Ajaccio we could not fail to mention some delicacies to try during a trip to Corsica. Here are some dishes to enjoy in Ajaccio:
 

1- Corsica Clementine

The only clementine produced in France, Clémentine de Corse is a tiny, delicate, juicy and vitamin-rich fruit. They are traditionally grown on the French island of Corsica, with its acid and light soil and maritime climate with the presence of mountains nearby.

2- Fleur du maquis

Fleur du maquis (also known as Brin d'amour) is a French cheese from Corsica. The name means flower of the Mediterranean maquis. The cheese is made from sheep's milk and has a natural rind covered with herbs (juniper, rosemary, fennel) and chilli peppers.

3- Jambon sec de Corse

Jambon sec de Corse is a salted, dry-cured and cured ham made from the local Nustrale breed of pork from the French island of Corsica, where the soil and climate favourably influence the taste of the meat. The animals feed mainly on local chestnuts and acorns for at least the first 30 days, after which the diet is supplemented with barley. Jambon sec de Corse is matured for at least 12 months, acquiring its unique texture and flavour.
 

4- Cap Corse

This legendary Corsican aperitif has a history dating back to 1872, when it was developed by Louis-Napoléon Mattei who, in order to fight the malaria epidemic, thought of mixing local muscatel wine with quinquina or quinine, a medicinal plant known for its anti-malarial properties. It is flavoured with oranges and other aromatic plants, while aging in oak barrels contributes to its unparalleled sweet and sour taste that improves with age.

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