WINETASTIC
Domaine Zuria
Bonifacio - Corsica
The project was initiated in 2010 by Dominique Zuria to restore the vine growing around the village of Bonifacio, in the extreme South of the Island, disseminated by the phylloxera outbreak.
Nadine and Christian took over this tremendous project, associated with Yves Canarelli, to conduct researches on different terroirs and soils, on native grape varieties to replant an entire vineyard - and their first vintage was born in 2016.
The cellar is located in the heart of Bonifacio, however the 13 hectares of vines are split between several parcels and area providing a variety of terroir – Stintinu, Musella, Spinella and Santa Giulia. The vineyard is currently undergoing its biodynamic conversion.
Focusing on the main indigenous varieties – Sciacarellu and Vermentinu – the estate is also working some forgotten varieties, usually to support the blend.
A bold project and a deep philosophy to re lend the prestige to the Bonifacio appellation.
Domaine Zuria in the bottle
Santa Guilia Blanc
100% Vermentinu planted on granitic soils.
Crocci Blanc
100% Vermentinu planted on calcareous soils.
Initiale Blanc
A subtle blend of Vermentinu, Biancu Gentile and Genevese, grown on calcareous soils.
Initiale Rouge
A 100% Sciacarellu, an indigenous black grape from Corsica, coming from the single vineyard Maora where the vines are planted on calcareous soils.
Stintinu Rouge
A 100% Sciacarellu, an indigenous black grape from Corsica, coming from the single vineyard Maora where the vines are planted on calcareous soils. Vinification and ageing in old foudres.
Aria Rouge
A 100% Sciacarellu, an indigenous black grape from Corsica, coming from the Longa Valley area where the vines are planted on granitic soils. No further oak ageing.
