Cantina Santadi

Noras Cannonau di Sardegna 2021

Jerome Maitre

9.1

Easy f’drinking , woody — a month ago

Cardedu

Caladu Cannonau di Sardegna 2020

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is inky dark. The nose has very dark fruit notes, but it is primarily savory. Aromas of tobacco, tar, smoke, and earth dominate, in a bold show. The palate has more fruit coming forward, but it still has to fight for attention with the savory flavors. I paired the Cannonau with a variety of cheeses to good effect, but it went quite well with sauteed mushrooms. — 3 months ago

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Deperu Holler

Familia Cannonau

Chip Habegger

9.2

Brambly deliciousness. Deep and the perfume on the nose blows you away. Dried cherry and raspberry. Long finish. Would happily buy again, — 7 months ago

Giovanni Montisci

Riserva Barrosu Cannonau di Sardegna Cannonau 2019

Shay A

9.3

A few bottles I opened with my buddy Joe Lucca when work brings him to town!

After having the 2021 rosé version last month, I’ve been itching to try the red. Sardinian Cannonau, which is their version of Grenache.

Followed over two days.

Deep ruby with a hint of purple. Initial aromatics show a little smoke, peppered black raspberries, black cherries and sweet florals. The warmth of the wine is noticeable on the palate…cherry jerky, kirsch, rhubarb, spice. Hibiscus tea. The fruit is bright and almost crunchy (not overly ripe). Good acidity. Structure is quite impressive…plenty of tannin on day two. There’s a faint herbal, almost medicinal, note that I find often in Italian reds like barbera and some merlot. The ABV pokes out a bit (15.5), but I suppose that matches their climate.

If poured blind, Grenache (or Grenache blend) would be the call…juicy, bright, peppery, elevated warmth. It comes across as a singular expression, not a big blend. However, there’s no way I’m taking this to Italy…or rather, Sardinia! Decant for an hour, or hold a few more years. — 2 months ago