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2018 Vin de France Rouge “Tarra di Sognu”
Clos CanarelliThe new “Tarra di Sognu” line is Yves Canarelli’s masterful interpretation of the historic terroir of Bonifacio, an ancient haven of Corsican viticulture whose lands had been left fallow for a century until being revived by a small group of vignerons spearheaded by Canarelli himself. Just miles from his cellar in Figari, Bonifacio sits at Corsica’s southernmost extremity, its famous citadel perched treacherously over Mediterranean waters on striking cliffs of white limestone. Guided by centuries-old records he unearthed, Yves chose to replant the area’s traditional varieties in vineyards laden with giant slabs of calcareous rubble. In contrast with his rugged, spicy reds from the granite of Figari, Bonifacio’s limestone lends elegance, purity, and a distinct chalky backbone to this blend of Carcaghjolu Neru, Sciaccarellu, and Minustellu. A decanter—or years’ worth of patience—is advisable to best savor this stately red that evokes both the past and the future of Corsican fine wine.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 2/3 Carcaghjolu Neru, 1/3 Sciaccarellu |
Country: | France |
Region: | Corsica |
Producer: | Clos Canarelli |
Vineyard: | 2 ha, Planted in 2013 |
Soil: | Limestone, Chalk |
Farming: | Biodynamic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 13% |
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About The Producer
Clos Canarelli
About The Region
Corsica
I first set foot on the island in 1980. I remember looking down from the airplane window seeing alpine forest and lakes and thinking, uh oh, I got on the wrong plane. Then suddenly I was looking down into the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean. Corsica is a small, impossibly tall island, the tail of the Alp chain rising out of the blue sea.—Kermit Lynch
Kermit’s first trip to the island proved fruitful, with his discovery of Clos Nicrosi’s Vermentino. More than thirty years later, the love affair with Corsica has only grown as we now import wines from ten domaines that cover the north, south, east, and west of what the French affectionately refer to as l’Île de Beauté.
Corsica is currently experiencing somewhat of a renaissance—interest has never been higher in the wines and much of this is due to growers focusing on indigenous and historical grapes found on the island. Niellucciu, Sciarcarellu, and Vermentinu are widely planted but it is now common to find bottlings of Biancu Gentile and Carcaghjolu Neru as well as blends with native varieties like Rossola Bianca, Minustellu, or Montaneccia.
As Kermit described above, Corsica has a strikingly mountainous landscape. The granite peaks top out above 9,000 feet. The terroir is predominantly granite with the exception of the Patrimonio appellation in the north, which has limestone, clay, and schist soils.The wines, much like their southern French counterparts make for great pairings with the local charcuterie, often made from Nustrale, the native wild boar, as well as Brocciu, the Corsican goats milk cheese that is best served within 48 hours of it being made.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312