Domaine Zuria - IGP Ile de Beauté Spinella 2022

Christian Zuria, a citrus grower, has made the transition from clementines to Bonifacio wine. With the planting of the incredible Spinella plot—on a vast and fascinating terroir—the Zuria family now owns an elite vineyard (3.5 hectares). The first wines from the Stintinu (limestone and granite in complementary bands) and Musella plots demonstrate the strength of the terroir. The estate has brought on Burgundian winemaker Jean-Pierre Confuron as a consultant, which will undoubtedly allow the red wines to continue improving. The white wines rival those of Tarra di Sogno.

A new vintage featuring a blend dominated by Sciacarellu, complemented by Niellucciu, Minustellu, and Carcaghjolu Neru. Deep, carmine in color, it reveals delicate floral aromas with a hint of smokiness and understated aging. On the palate, it offers a refined, concentrated, and very pure wine, marked by wild raspberries and the much-appreciated silky mouthfeel of its tannins. Easy to drink, pure, and balanced—this is a bottle that should age beautifully over the next five years.

Christian Zuria began planting vines in the historic Santa Manza area in 2013. With the help of his wife Nadine and his son Yvan, he has accomplished a monumental task. Building on its commitment to exacting viticulture, this young winery continues to grow, with a spectacular winery at the foot of the vineyards and a tasting room on the outskirts of Bonifacio set to open in 2021. Vermentino and Sciaccarellu are exceptionally well-suited to this unique limestone terroir overlooking the city. These varieties also form the basis of the Aria line, made from purchased grapes: accessible wines with a lighter style than those produced at the estate.