where 50-year-old Gamay vines are anchored in a complex substrate of schist
which prioritize structural rigor and mineral tension over sheer volume
the estate’s thick surrounding forests and steady breezes helped preserve freshness and balance in the final wine
resulting in a profile that feels poised and lifted rather than overworked or dense
It remains an authoritative example of how deliberate vineyard stewardship and structural management in a classic vintage translate into profound longevity and geological expression
2022 Clos Canarelli, Bonifacio Rouge, Tarra di Sognu, VdF Producer_Joseph Dorbon where 50-year-old Gamay vines areYves Canarelli is an incredible Corsican producer that I adore and have had the great pleasure to visit with numerous times over the years. The Canarelli winery is famous for their Figari wines which, like Ajaccio, is found in the southern part of the island of Corsica. Figari wines are famously grown on granit soils just like the wines you find in Ajaccio. However, in Bonifacio, the city and appellation at the very southern end of the island uniquely