Cannonau di Sardegna

Cannonau di Sardegna is an appellation of Sardinia, Italy.

Cannonau is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and hills.

Red wine, rosé wine and fortified wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, herbs, hint of spice and distinct minerality, plus three more.

Labels here fall under the DOC and the Riserva.

Inside it sit Nepente di Oliena, Capo Ferrato and Jerzu.

Names to look for on a shelf: Cantine Argiolas, Giovanni Montisci and Sella & Mosca.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pasta with rich sauces, dark chocolate desserts and cheese platters.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Herbs, Hint of spice.

Rosé: Distinct minerality.

Fortified: Intensely sweet and flavorful, Reaching higher alcohol levels, Enjoyed with desserts.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC
• Riserva

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Antichi Poderi Jerzu 'Josto Miglior' Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva, Sardinia, Italy
• Antonella Corda Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Audarya Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Azienda Agricola Pusole Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Botter Picco del Sole Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Mesa Moro Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Oliena Nepente di Oliena Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Santa Maria la Palma 'Le Bombarde' Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

At the table.

• grilled meats
• pasta with rich sauces
• dark chocolate desserts
• cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Cannonau di Sardegna: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Sardinia guide.