"A deep, intense red—a dark, brilliant carmine. The Niellucciu blend brings freshness, bursts of cherry, spice, and Sichuan pepper against a backdrop of Mediterranean scrub and dried herbs. For the estate’s flagship cuvée, it already possesses a great deal of personality at a very young age. We are charmed by the quality of the tannins that envelop this ripe, precious wine—a structure without excess, subtly infused, and full of freshness to ensure the wine’s overall approachability. The oak aging in large casks and demi-muids is restrained; everything is already in place to be enjoyed now and for nearly 10 years. " (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Full-bodied and harmonious, delicate yet intense, with very subtle aromas and smoky, wild notes
Palate
Smooth, refined tannins; a long, lingering finish
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled lamb, honey-glazed turkey, tuna tataki, veal shank with olives, Corsican 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 over 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 builder and as talented as his father. A flawless performance this year.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
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:
A deep, intense red—dark, glossy carmine. The Niellucciu blend brings freshness, bursts of cherry, spice, and Sichuan pepper against a backdrop of Mediterranean scrub and dried herbs. For the estate’s flagship cuvée, it already possesses a great deal of character at a very young age. We are charmed by the quality of the tannins that frame this ripe, precious wine—a structure without excess, subtly infused, and full of freshness to ensure the wine’s overall approachability. The oak aging in large casks and demi-muids is restrained; everything is already in place to be enjoyed now and for nearly 10 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 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 type of limestone rare on the island: thus Tarra di Sognu was born. The wines produced here reveal an immense terroir and gain in power 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
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Eric T. Posted on December 22, 2025
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on June 30, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on 11/22/2024
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