Rena

Tonic, still reserved aromatically, the Figari shows some reduction, but its rigorous definition and purity of flavour are worthy of praise

This 100% Vermentinu has a beautiful pale yellow colour with white highlights, and on the nose, aromas of white fruit and white flowers, lemon notes and a hint of vanilla.The palate is full-bodied with plenty of substance, acidity and good length. A well-balanced, lacy wine, the signature of Yves Canarelli!

Terroir

Clay-granitic soils, vines facing south and north-west. Wide temperature range between day and night. Hot and windy climate.

In the vineyard

Biodynamic cultivation since 2006, certified by Ecocert (organic) since 2002

Green harvesting

Yield of 25 hl/ha

In the cellar

Harvest not destemmed

Fermentation with an indigenous yeast strain taken from the estate

Manual harvest with sorting table

Aged 6 to8 months in tuns and barrels, filtered and fined by natural clarification

Tasting temperature

11 - 13°

Suggested food and wine pairing

Bouillabaiss, Corsican cold meats and cheeses, grilled fish

The Estate

Yves Canarelli never ceases to amaze us and continues to raise the profile of Corsican wines, unquestionably belonging to the elite of Mediterranean winemakers.

With an impressive amount of work and experimentation, the estate, faithful to organic (Ecocert certified) and biodynamic farming, is progressing at a dizzying pace. The first Clos de Bonifacio (5ha) has been built over the last 3 years with the help of a crowbar on as yet unexploited limestone terroirs with exceptional potential, to be followed closely...

The estate's grape varieties are very varied, with Sciacarellu dominating in red and Vermentinu in white. Following the example of the Abbatucci estate, Yves Canarelli also devotes himself to promoting the island's indigenous grape varieties; carcaghjolu neru, minustellu in red, bianco gentile in white...