Rating: RVF 18/20, Gault Millau 17/20
Yves Canarelli couldn't resist the allure of this old and rare Corsican grape variety, the Bianco Gentile, and replanted a plot of it a few years ago. Long forgotten by the AOC regulations, which require it to be labeled as "table wine," this wine offers an explosion of aromas on both the nose and palate that is simply remarkable, with finesse and an incredible length on the finish. A superb success.
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Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
And serve!
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2011
Food and wine pairings
A déguster en apéritif, sur des charcuteries corses, des fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Yves Canarelli cultivates more than 30 hectares using biodynamic methods in the Figari and Bonifacio regions, selecting from among the Corsican grape varieties best suited to his taste and terroir. The new winery allows for winemaking in a variety of containers: amphorae, concrete eggs, barrels, and large casks. After creating his grand cru on the limestone terroir of Bonifacio, Tarra di Sognu, the big news is the clearing and planting of a superb new vineyard by and for Simon, his son, who shows every sign of being as a visionary and talented as his father. A flawless year.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Yves Canarelli has established himself as the leading winemaker in southern Corsica, with a passion for ampelography (the old grape varieties Biancu Gentile, Carcaghjolu Neru, and Minustellu have been replanted). In 2009, he acquired a plot of pre-phylloxera vines in the village of Orasi (the Tarra d’Orasi cuvée) and produces two superb wines in large clay amphorae (Amphora). In partnership with the renowned Corsican sommelier Patrick Fioramonti, Yves Canarelli replanted the first vineyard in Bonifacio on a plateau overlooking the town, rich in a limestone rare on the island: thus was born Tarra di Sognu. The wines produced there reveal an immense terroir and gain in intensity as the vines age. With the arrival of his son, Simon-Paul, they are writing the finest chapters in the island’s new winemaking history.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. ANTOINE V. Posted on 12/04/2013
A very good wine with some very interesting floral aromas. It has good length on the palate. The wine ages well. A truly excellent bottle, even if prices are rising.
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Review by Mr. CEDRIC B. Posted on 02/25/2013
A wonderful discovery—this Corsican white wine is wonderfully refreshing as an aperitif! I highly recommend it for its lovely balance between acidity and notes of white fruit.
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS J. Published on January 3, 2016
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER M. Posted on 01/23/2015
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Review by Mr. PATRICK B. Posted on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. LUDOVIC F. Published on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on September 21, 2012
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