Clos CanarelliCorse Figari
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nielluccio and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, beef or veal.
The Corse Figari of the Clos Canarelli is in the top 70 of wines of Figari.
Taste structure of the Corse Figari from the Clos Canarelli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corse Figari of Clos Canarelli in the region of Corsica is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Corse Figari of Clos Canarelli in the region of Corsica often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke.
Food and wine pairings with Corse Figari
Pairings that work perfectly with Corse Figari
Original food and wine pairings with Corse Figari
The Corse Figari of Clos Canarelli matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of curried veal roulades, rabbit à la lorientaise or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
Details and technical informations about Clos Canarelli's 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 Corse Figari from Clos Canarelli are 2023, 2024, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
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: Monopoly (raw)
Cru exploited exclusively by a domain. The famous Romanée Conti is a monopoly cru.
