Mattei

Corsica’s answer to the southern France’s pastis is Cap Corse, which comes in two varieties (rouge and blanc) and is served with seltzer and a slice of orange or lemon. The producer of this wonderfully aromatic aperitif is Mattei, a family-owned business since 1872. Their flagship store in Bastia is definitely worth a visit if you’re touring this northern city. Besides their own products (in a variety of sizes), the Mattei shop also carries other Corsican specialties and a large variety of wine.