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Vin de France Bianco Gentile Clos Canarelli 2022

The wine

A cuvée named after its single varietal grape, this white Vin de France is remarkably delicate with a particularly lingering finish, fruit-forward aromas and good freshness. The vines are grown according to organic and biodynamic methods. Direct whole cluster pressing precedes vinification in concrete vats before maturing in concrete vats and barrels for eight months. A Corsican white for drinking as an aperitif with (Corsican!) charcuterie and cheese.

About the Producer Clos Canarelli

Clos Canarelli is one of Corsica's most emblematic domains thanks to the exceptional quality of its red and white wines but it is also one of the most innovative. Yves Canarelli has turned this family property into one of Corsica's most dynamic domains. It consists of 38 hectares spread out over the Figari appellation, one of France's sunniest winemaking regions. The wind and the proximity to the mountains, however, allow the vines to produce chiselled and balanced wines. Yves takes a great interest in Ampelography, the study of grapevines, and the vines been cultivated biodynamically for several years. Yves has also managed to reintroduce some forgotten native grape varieties such as Bianco Gentile, Carcaghjolu and Minustellu, but the domain's achievements don't stop there. Since 2009, Canarelli has produced a red wine from some vines in the village of Orazi that date back to before the phylloxera crisis: the Cuvée Terra d'Orazi is vinified in clay amphorae. Finally, in 2016, the domain was responsible for resurrecting the first Clos de Bonifacio, a limestone rich parcel located above Corsica's most southern town.

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