Yves Canarelli has turned this family property into one of Corsica’s most iconic estates. The 38-hectare vineyard lies south of the Figari appellation, one of France’s sunniest winemaking regions. There, the wind and nearby mountains help produce wines of great finesse and balance (despite their richness!).
At the estate, all wines are produced according to biodynamic principles. All work in the vineyard and harvesting is carried out by hand and no weedkillers, synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers are used. And it doesn’t stop there as Yves Canarelli - who took over his father’s 10 hectare - is on a mission to reintroduce local varieties, the white being Bianco Gentile and the reds Carcaghjolu Neru and Minustellu. Since 2016, the estate has invested in and replanted a plot of five hectares on the Bonifacio plateau.
Clos Canarelli produces two wines that are not to be missed: Terra d'Orazi, a red wine from non-grafted vines that date back to before the phylloxera crisis, and Amphora, a wine vinified in clay amphorae. White wines as well as rosés and reds are enjoyed for their openness and energy. Harmony, minerality and pronounced flavours are also reasons to try these wines. To take the words of French wine guide Bettane & Desseauve, “for the moment, there is now rival for this estate in Corsica.” A producer to follow very closely.


Read our article on Clos Canarelli

The white MPG Muscat cuvée is produced in Corsica. This muscat offers remarkable finesse and perfect balance. It is strikingly fresh and incomparably pure, with no heaviness whatsoever. The Muscat à Petit Grains grapes are cultivated on clay-limestone soil with a north-westerly exposure in a windy climate, conferring a unique character on the wine. The estate received the Ecocert label in 2002 and has followed biodynamic practices since 2006, guaranteeing high-quality grapes. Once overripe, the grapes are hand harvested with low yields of 15 hl/ha. The grapes are vinified in whole bunches without destemming, with fermentation triggered by native yeasts. The wine is aged for 24 months in five-year-old barrels.
Rich aromas emerge on the nose, along with a strikingly expressive character. The incredible finesse and harmonious balance of this wine are a delight on the palate.