Honoring the stylish port city of Porto-Vecchio, a natural harbor on the mountainous French island Corsica, this candle is a breath of fresh air. Ordered by the governor of Genoa in 1584, all landowners were required to plant a fig tree each year. With its exceptional sunny and dry climate, Corsica produces some of the highest quality figs in the Mediterranean. Before Burning: Trim the candle wick to ¼ inch. By shortening the wick, you allow it to burn more slowly. During Burning: Allow the entire surface to liquefy before extinguishing. The first time you burn your candle will always take longer than subsequent occasions. After Burning: After blowing out the candle, re-center the wick to its original vertical position before the wax completely solidifies.