Clos CanarelliAmphora Corse Figari
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Amphora Corse Figari of the Clos Canarelli is in the top 80 of wines of Figari.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Amphora Corse Figari of Clos Canarelli in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Clos Canarelli's Amphora Corse Figari.
Discover the grape variety: Nielluccio
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and lively acidity, on aromas of cherry, plum, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs (myrtle, rosemary), spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Patrimonio AOC on the clay-limestone marls of northern Corsica, a pillar of Ajaccio AOC and the island's reds. Genetically identical to Tuscan Sangiovese, brought to Corsica in the 18th century by the Genoese.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Amphora Corse Figari from Clos Canarelli are 2018, 2015, 2014, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Clos Canarelli
The Clos Canarelli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Figari to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Figari
AOC in southern Corse-du-Sud (1976), one of the island's oldest vineyards (5th c. BC), granite plain swept by westerly winds, dry Mediterranean climate. Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu are the signature native reds — Sciaccarellu (meaning "crunchy") with red fruits, garrigue, pepper and spiced notes, supple tannins; Niellucciu firmer with black fruits and fleshy tannins. Syrah as a complement.
The wine region of Corsica
Mediterranean island wine region with a triple native face, ~8,000 ha. Niellucciu signature (cousin of Sangiovese) dominates Patrimonio: structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, garrigue, maquis, spices and leather, firm tannins and sun-drenched mouth. Sciaccarellu (min. 60% in Ajaccio) lighter and peppery (strawberry, wild herbs).
The word of the wine: Clos
Plot of vines surrounded by walls. Many Burgundian climates are clos.
