Clos Canarelli - Corse Figari AOC - Red - 2022

Wine:

A faithful ambassador of the estate's style, the 2022 Corse Figari Red, composed of 40% Niellucciu and 40% Sciaccarellu, delivers a deep and dense wine with impressive maturity. It opens with notes of cherry, spice, Sichuan pepper, and hints of wild herbs and dried grasses. Though youthful, it already shows great character, with high-quality tannins and ripe, refined fruit that’s perfectly balanced and fresh, ensuring an easy-to-drink finish. The subtle oak aging in large barrels and demi-muids is well-integrated. This wine has the potential to age for over a decade. A remarkable Corsican red that is both complex and refreshing. Rated 94/100 by RVF and 93-94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, totally de-stemmed. Aged 12 months in foudres and demi-muids.

Certified organic wine. (not mentioned on back label).

Color:

Beautifully intense red, dark carmine and brilliant.

Nose:

Fresh, with bursts of cherry, spice and Sichuan pepper against a backdrop of maquis and dried herbs.

Palate:

Still youthful but already showing great character, this cuvée offers a refined, well-balanced profile. The palate reveals ripe, carefully extracted flavors with freshness and precision, ensuring a vibrant, harmonious finish.

Temperature:

À servir entre 16 et 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Red meats, spicy grills, beef tartar, game dishes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

With 3 stars in the RVF Guide and a reputation that’s hard to match, Yves Canarelli oversees some of Corsica’s most exceptional terroirs. Since his debut vintage in 1997, this relentless perfectionist has been on a constant quest for excellence. Farming nearly 40 hectares biodynamically in Figari and Bonifacio, he works with native grape varieties best suited to the island’s unique terroir and his winemaking vision.

A model vigneron, Canarelli produces some of the most spectacular wines of the Mediterranean arc. Known for their fresh, saline character, his wines consistently stand out as benchmarks of Corsican viticulture, shaping the region’s identity with a range that leaves no room for compromise.