Clos Canarelli - Figari Amphora blanc 2022
93/100
RVF
"A beautiful representation of the 'Isle of Beauty'"
“Made from 100% Vermentinu grapes grown on granite-based plots, vinified without additives—and thus without added sulfur—in clay amphorae. Golden in color, slightly cloudy upon opening, luminous. The nose is marked by juicy pear and notes of autolysis contributed by the lees and the fact that this cuvée is unfiltered. The palate is rich and generous, with a lively acidity that underpins the whole. A wine for the table—perhaps paired with white meat or veal curry. Best enjoyed within three to five years.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Nose
Aromas of acacia blossoms, apple, and honey, as well as notes of white fruit and anise
Palate
Creamy, with fresh notes from the amphora, tangy and mineral flavors, and a lingering finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with shellfish, scallops, white meats, cheeses...
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, Tarra di Sognu, on the limestone terroir of Bonifacio, the big news is the clearing and planting of a superb new vineyard by and for Simon, his son, who is proving to be as talented and visionary as his father. A flawless year all around.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
Made from 100% Vermentinu grapes grown on granite-based plots, vinified without additives—and thus without added sulfur—in clay amphorae. Golden in color, slightly cloudy upon opening, luminous. The nose is marked by juicy pear and notes of autolysis contributed by the lees and the fact that this cuvée is unfiltered. The palate is rich and generous, with a lively acidity that provides structure to the whole. A wine for the table—why not pair it with white meat or a veal curry? Best enjoyed within three to five years.
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 near 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 Bonifacio’s first vineyard on a plateau overlooking the town, rich in a type of limestone rare on the island: thus Tarra di Sognu was born. The wines produced there reveal an immense terroir and gain in complexity 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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. STEPHANE R. Posted on September 24, 2024
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