Winemaker Notes
Clos Canarelli Corse Figari reflects the mouthwatering salty, smoky complexity of Corsican salumi, with rich, buttery depth of flavor. This fragrant red from the island’s south mirrors the earthy, meaty character of traditional cuts such as coppa, lonzu, prisuttu, or figatellu, and pairs beautifully with anything from the grill.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 Corse Figari Clos is a fine example of a deep, full-bodied red wine. Made with Niellucciu, Sciacarellu, Syrah, and a spicy touch of Cinsault, Yves Canarelli magnifies these characteristics with an absolutely heady, charming, and highly complex nose that evokes candied orange and kirsch. The same is true on the palate, with an extremely full, deep, full-bodied texture, without any harshness. A perfect mastery of aging brings out sought-after aromas of spice and leather, interspersed with hints of chocolate. The finish is full-bodied, with superb aromatic persistence.
Among Italy's elite red grape varieties, Sangiovese has the perfect intersection of bright red fruit and savory earthiness and is responsible for the best red wines of Tuscany. While it is best known as the chief component of Chianti, it is also the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and reaches the height of its power and intensity in the complex, long-lived Brunello di Montalcino. Somm Secret—Sangiovese doubles under the alias, Nielluccio, on the French island of Corsica where it produces distinctly floral and refreshing reds and rosés.
A mountainous, Mediterranean island covered in vineyards, Corsica, while closer to Italy in proximity and history, is today under France's political jurisdiction. The island is home to a mix of Italian and French grapes, typically planted at high elevations. Niellucciu (Sangiovese), Sciacarellu (Mammolo), and Vermentino (Rolle) are the main grape varieties of Corsica, and account for about two thirds of all Corsican wines produced.