Clos Canarelli - Corse Figari AOC - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Corse Figari White, made from pure Vermentinu grown on granite soils and aged in large Stockinger barrels and demi-muids without new oak, is an elite cuvée! Dynamic, fresh, and beautifully tense, this elegant white opens with notes of citrus and lemon, showcasing the perfect balance of maturity and freshness that Vermentinu offers, with a subtle hint of vanilla from the aging process. Its fine texture, pure and complex structure, reveals a crystalline clarity with refined saline and almond flavors. A delightful white wine that pairs perfectly with grilled fish. Rated 93/100 by RVF and the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged 6-8 months in foudre on lees.

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

Color:

Bright, light gold.

Nose:

A delicate nose, expressing all the freshness and maturity of vermentinu, with a hint of vanilla from the ageing process.

Palate:

Fresh, taut and dynamic, this pure, complex wine reveals all its crystallinity, with elegant saline flavors and flashes of orgeat.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Veal carpaccio with spices and hazelnut oil, prawns with coconut milk, oven-roasted white fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts

With almost no rivals and awarded 3 stars in the RVF Guide, Yves Canarelli oversees some of the finest terroirs in Corsica. Since his first vintage in 1997, this relentless perfectionist has continuously improved, cultivating nearly 40 hectares biodynamically in Figari and Bonifacio, while focusing on the island's endemic grape varieties best suited to his vision and terroir.

A model winemaker, Canarelli produces some of the most spectacular grands crus in the Mediterranean, known for their unmatched freshness and saline expressions. His impeccable range is writing the finest chapters in Corsican viticulture.