CORSICAN CLEMENTINES 1kg

Since 2007, the Corsican clementine has benefitted from a ‘Protected Geographical Indication’, a label guaranteeing its quality. To be recognised as coming ‘from Corsica,' the clementine must be cultivated and packaged on the island, picked by hand with its leaves once ripe, and not undergo any colourimetric treatment. These fruit-friendly practices help create a unique, stable and consistent flavour and recognise the character drawn from the Corsican terroir.

The Isle of Beauty’s orchards, located on its eastern coast, face lower temperatures than the rest of the Mediterranean. This particular climate limits sugar accumulation in the clementines and imparts their recognisable flavour, a balance of sweetness and acidity. It also gives the fruit its orange-red colour. And the final distinguishing feature: it has no pips, which is excellent for younger eaters.

For a long time, the Corsican clementine was the only one allowed to keep its leaves for display on market stalls since they spared the plant from attack from viruses. While other clementines appear with their leaves today, you can still instantly recognise the tapered shape of the Corsican leaf.