Cap Corse Mattei

This legendary Corsican apéritif has a history dating back to 1872 when it was developed by Louis-Napoléon Mattei who—to fight against the epidemic malaria—thought of mixing the local muscatel wine with quinquina or cinchona, a medicinal plant known for its anti-malarial properties.

Apart from the two main ingredients, Cap Corse is flavored with oranges and other aromatic plants, while maturing in oak barrels contributes to its unmatched bittersweet flavor which improves with age. It is best enjoyed on the rocks with a slice of orange.