Painted illustration of a bottle of Mattei Cap Corse

Light & Refreshing light, citrusy aperitivo

Cap Corse by Mattei

Corsican quinquina aperitif, citrus and gentle cinchona over wine

Historical Context

Created by Louis-Napoleon Mattei in Bastia, Corsica, in 1872

What Does Mattei Cap Corse Taste Like?

Soft and wine-sweet, with Mediterranean citrus and a light quinine-bark bitterness over a muscat base. Gentle and aromatic, an easygoing Corsican aperitif.
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FAQ

What is Cap Corse made of?

Cap Corse Mattei is a Corsican wine-based aperitif flavored with cinchona (quinquina) and Mediterranean botanicals, including local citrus. It bottles at around 17% ABV. Louis-Napoléon Mattei created it in Bastia, Corsica, in 1872.

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