Cannonau
The grape variety known in Sardinia as cannonau is actually the French grenache or better still the Spanish garnacha. It is a grape present throughout the Mediterranean area and one of the most widespread in the world. Most likely it arrived in Sardinia during the period of the Aragonese domination of the 13th century AD. Today it is cultivated throughout the island under the Sardinian Cannonau DOC regional denomination. Among the most suitable areas we remember: Nepente di Oliena, Capo Ferrato and Jerzu.
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Bantu 2022 Jerzu
Bantu is a Cannonau of Sardinia produced from the selection of the best grapes of the municipal and neighboring territory of Jerzu, from vineyards of about 20 years planted on soils of a calcareous-schistose nature with south-west exposure, located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level.
The grape harvest is scheduled for mid-September, when the optimal balance between acids and sugars is reached. Following the crushing and destemming, the must macerates for 8 days in steel. After fer...
View product pageCannonau di Sardegna DOC Rosato Eressia 2021 Giuseppe Sedilesu
The Cannonau rosato Erèssia di Sedilesu is a Sardinian wine born in Mamoiada in Barbagia, in the province of Nuoro.
The wine is made from 100% Cannonau grapes, which are harvested by hand in September. Once in the cellar they are pressed and macerated in contact with the skins for 24 hours. Fermentation is spontaneous at a temperature of 20 ° C. The wine then ages for 12 months in French barriques.
Intense coral pink in color, on the nose there are hints of black fruits such as blackberry and blac...
View product pageCannonau di Sardegna DOC Centosere 2022 Pala
The Cannonau di Sardegna Centosere di Pala is produced in the localities of Is Crabilis in the municipality of Serdiana and Acquasassa in the municipality of Ussana, on medium-hill clay-limestone soils, characterized by an abundant presence of skeleton. The vine used is Cannonau, the main vine of Sardinian viticulture.
The harvest of the grapes takes place manually. Winemaking begins with crushing and destemming and a maceration that lasts 6-7 days, followed by inoculation with selected yeasts an...
View product pageCannonau di Sardegna DOC Falcale 2023 Piero Mancini
The Cannonau of Sardinia Falcale by Piero Mancini born in vineyards located in the heart of the DOC Cannonau.
It is produced with pure Cannonau grapes. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in stainless steel tanks, at a controlled temperature of 20 ° C. Subsequently the wine ages for 6 months in oak barrels and then in glass, before being marketed.
The Cannonau di Sardegna Falcale by Piero Mancini is characterized by an amber ruby red color, with purple veins. The nose opens with pleasant an...
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