Zuria

History of Domaine Zuria

The adventure of Domaine Zuria begins in 2010, driven by the bold vision of the Zuria family, heir to a long agricultural tradition on the lands of Bonifacio. Dominique Zuria, nicknamed the last "Pialincu," once worked these limestone lands on the back of a donkey. It is on this family property, rich with 150 years of history, that Christian and Nadine, accompanied by their son Yvan, decide to bring back to life a vineyard forgotten since the phylloxera crisis of the 19th century. In collaboration with Yves Canarelli, an emblematic figure of Corsican viticulture, they clear the garrigue and replant endemic grape varieties. Their first harvest, in 2016, marks the emergence of a pioneering estate, hailed from its first vintage by La Revue du Vin de France as a major discovery. Today, Domaine Zuria continues to write a major chapter in the island's wine history, with a clear ambition: to sublimate the terroir of Bonifacio through wines with strong identity.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Zuria

Domaine Zuria extends over 16 hectares, spread across five plots with unique characteristics: Stintinu (Maora, 3 ha), Musella (2 ha), Spinella (6 ha), Santa Giulia (2 ha) and Vallée Longa (3 ha). Nestled on the limestone plateau of Bonifacio, swept by sea winds, these lands offer a rare clay-limestone terroir in Corsica, giving the wines an incomparable minerality and freshness. The flagship grape varieties, sciaccarellu for reds and rosés, and vermentinu for whites, are complemented by endemic varieties such as morescone, biancu gentile, genovese, minustellu, carcaghjolu neru and niellucciu. Cultivated using organic farming methods, with a gradual conversion to biodynamics, the vines of Domaine Zuria draw their strength from poor soils and an arid climate, producing concentrated grapes and limited yields (30 hl/ha). This exceptional terroir, overlooking the Mediterranean, gives the wines a unique elegance and energy.

Vinification at Domaine Zuria

Domaine Zuria adopts a minimalist and precise approach in the cellar, aiming to reveal the purity of each plot. The harvests, exclusively manual, guarantee a rigorous selection of grapes. The gravity-fed winery, buried 4 meters underground, offers optimal conditions for vinification and aging. Since 2021, a new state-of-the-art cellar at the entrance to Bonifacio allows for even more meticulous work. Vinification methods vary according to the cuvées: stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of Aria wines, concrete eggs to bring roundness and complexity, and oak casks for ambitious aging, as for the Stintinu and Crocci cuvées. This diversity of techniques enhances the singularity of the terroirs and grape varieties, producing balanced, expressive wines that are true to the identity of Bonifacio.

The Cuvées of Domaine Zuria

Domaine Zuria offers a complete range of red, white and rosé wines, each reflecting the richness of its terroir and the mastery of its vinification. Here are the cuvées:  

Aria Rosé

A fresh and fruity rosé, perfect for convivial moments. Made from the sciaccarellu grape variety on the granitic terroirs of Vallée Longa and San Giuliano, this wine vinified in stainless steel tanks seduces with its bright aromas of red fruits and its lightness. Ideal to accompany grilled meats or a summer evening.  

Aria White

This white wine, 100% vermentinu, produced on the same granitic terroirs, awakens the senses with its notes of citrus and white flowers. Vinified in stainless steel tanks, it offers a lively freshness and a delicious texture, perfect for aperitifs or fish dishes.  

Aria Red

An accessible red, always based on sciaccarellu, which explores the granitic terroirs of Vallée Longa and San Giuliano. Vinified in stainless steel tanks, it reveals notes of fresh red fruits and herbs from the maquis, with a balanced and light palate, ideal for casual meals.  

Initiale Rosé

A companion to Mediterranean tables, this rosé made from sciaccarellu, from the limestone plots of Stintinu and Spinella, combines freshness and complexity. Vinified in stainless steel tanks and concrete eggs, it offers a silky texture and intense fruity aromas, perfect to accompany Corsican dishes.  

Initiale White

A harmonious blend of vermentinu, biancu gentile and genovese, grown on the limestone terroirs of Crocci and Spinella. Aged in oak casks, this spherical and creamy white wine reveals notes of ripe fruit and a saline minerality, ready to be enjoyed now or after a few years of aging.  

Initiale Red

This red, 100% sciaccarellu, from the limestone plots of Stintinu and Spinella, is vinified in stainless steel tanks, concrete eggs and old casks. It exudes aromas of cold ash, licorice and red fruits, with a slender body and a saline finish, reflecting the terroir of Bonifacio.  

Crocci

An exceptional white wine, 100% vermentinu, from the limestone plot of Musella. Aged in oak casks, it reveals aromas of white flowers, citrus, peach and a buttery touch. Its lively and mineral palate offers a remarkable tension, ideal for lovers of great Corsican whites.  

Santa Giulia

This single-plot vermentinu, grown on the granitic terroir of Santa Giulia, is vinified in stainless steel tanks and concrete eggs. Ample and balanced, it charms with its notes of citrus and exotic fruits, with a tense and mouthwatering finish. An aging wine of great finesse.  

Stintinu

A single-vineyard sciaccarellu from the limestone terroir of Stintinu, aged 18 months in oak casks. This luxuriant and bold red offers spicy notes, ripe fruit and a silky texture, balanced by marine freshness. An exceptional wine, promised to age beautifully.  

Spinella

A bold blend of sciaccarellu, minustellu, carcaghjolu neru and niellucciu, from the limestone plot of Spinella. Aged in oak casks, this powerful and characterful red reveals rich aromas and a noble structure, perfect for lovers of complex Corsican wines.

Domaine Zuria is a renaissance, a vibrant tribute to the terroir of Bonifacio and its indigenous grape varieties. By purchasing wines from Domaine Zuria, you discover cuvées that tell a story, that of a passionate family and an exceptional vineyard. Order now and let yourself be seduced by the authenticity and finesse of Domaine Zuria wines!