Our Terroir
Our wines bear the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Mornag, which covers most of the Cap Bon region, extending from Grombalia and Takelsa to Enfidha in the south and Korba, or Kurubis by its Roman name, to the east, facing the sea. It is on this land of Cap Bon that our vines are cultivated, and it is in Korba that Kurubis is built. A promontory facing Sicily, Cap Bon is a vast orchard where vineyards, olive groves, and orange groves have flourished since the time of Roman Africa. The landscapes are a mix of plains and plateaus, villages, beaches, and coves. A mosaic of soils that contribute to wines with profiles as rich as they are diverse. Clays, limestones, sands... Magnificent, infertile soils with a very mineral subsoil, benefiting from an exposure to the sea and more moderate temperatures than elsewhere. A blessing that protects the fruit from the summer sirocco and encourages temperature variations between day and night, allowing for a deep aromatic maturity of the grapes.
This region, proclaimed blessed by the gods, does not suffer as much as others from water scarcity, thanks to a mild rainfall and a relatively moist subsoil. Water supply to the vine is essential for the quality of the harvest. Everything seems aligned for the excellence of our wines! Furthermore, there is the expertise of a team of professionals who share this passion. Together, we experiment with new methods and practice the most modern techniques. Our winemakers are our partners. Once again, together, we shape the vineyards and optimally select the plant material. Together, we work towards clean viticulture, respecting and preserving the land and the consumer. The result? Wines without compromise, with the ultimate goal of highlighting Tunisia and the happiness of epicureans & wine lovers… Through Kurubis, our terroirs exude all their charm!
The Grape Varieties
Human intervention in the choice of grape varieties is an integral part of the terroir. It is essential to give it the utmost consideration in order to express its best qualities.
Words of Didier Cornillon, Oenologist and founder of Kurubis:
"One of my favorite terroirs is located in the Zango region. It lies in the anticline of Korbous. We find dark marls with gypsum and compact bluish limestones, where the..." Syrah naturally in controlled yields, produce wines that are rich in color and great finesse. An area away from intensive farming, some winemakers are committed to producing clean, healthy, high-quality grapes.
In the Haut Bouargoub region, we find fine red sandstones at the bottom of the plots, coarser at the upper part, quite similar to the Numidian sandstones. These soft sandstones, combined with powerful yellow limestone sandstones, are the ideal grounds where the best MerlotThe marine Quaternary formations in the Hammamet region make up extensive remnants of ancient marine terraces along the coastline, with white sandy and travertine formations, where the... Muscat reveal their delicate and powerful aromatic notes. In the higher parts of Grombalia, we find coarse and soft sandstones with marine shell fragments, dominated by siliceous grains. The Chardonnay finds all its minerality. The diversity of these terroirs of Cap Bon, this patchwork of immense richness, the judicious expression of a grape variety intelligently chosen for a specific soil, reflect the immense potential of Tunisian viticulture. As climatic conditions are constantly changing, Kurubis, in close collaboration with its winemaker partners, is constantly working on the development and innovation of its grape varieties and their rootstocks.
When we talk about 'respect for the terroir,' we are also talking about 'respect for the environment.' Unfortunately, it has suffered for decades from the unreasonable application of chemically intensive agriculture.
Kurubis stands modestly as a barrier against such practices. We guide all our winemaker partners towards cleaner, more reasoned viticulture, where science in conscience serves nature, not the other way around! We are initiating a shift in mentality. It will take time, but we also hope that with the growing desire of consumers for healthier products, we will win this fight against the lobbying of merchants of death. Long live Tunisian viticulture, as long as it respects its environment and the health of consumers...
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