Giovanni Montisci

Barrosu Cannonau di Sardegna

9.337 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Sardinia, Italy
Cannonau
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

The best from Sardinia, one of the best Grenache I have ever had. Crazy complex, persistent and expressive nose and palate. Texturallly reminiscent of those sandy soiled, fine tannin ala Chateau Rayas.

The best from Sardinia, one of the best Grenache I have ever had. Crazy complex, persistent and expressive nose and palate. Texturallly reminiscent of those sandy soiled, fine tannin ala Chateau Rayas.

Feb 16th, 2022
Mary H
9.3

Antica Terra Collective Tasting. An herbaceous grenache?? Is it possible? A plume of rosemary and thyme aroma in the face that doesn’t back off. Strawberry fruit plays in the background.

Antica Terra Collective Tasting. An herbaceous grenache?? Is it possible? A plume of rosemary and thyme aroma in the face that doesn’t back off. Strawberry fruit plays in the background.

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2023
Maddalena de Zambiasi

A differenza di Barrosu Riserva, Vigne Franzisca nasce da impianti di 80 anni e la pianta genera caratteristiche incredibili. Vino scattante, carattere giovane e di grandi aspettative, seppur già coinvolgente nella sua prima annata. Di colore rubino brillante, profumi di frutto e bosco, la botte completa con tabacco e liquirizia, ma non copre. Nonostante il grado alcolico, che non disturba, il sorso richiede più assaggi. instancabilmente. Intrigante.

A differenza di Barrosu Riserva, Vigne Franzisca nasce da impianti di 80 anni e la pianta genera caratteristiche incredibili. Vino scattante, carattere giovane e di grandi aspettative, seppur già coinvolgente nella sua prima annata. Di colore rubino brillante, profumi di frutto e bosco, la botte completa con tabacco e liquirizia, ma non copre. Nonostante il grado alcolico, che non disturba, il sorso richiede più assaggi. instancabilmente. Intrigante.

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2013
Peter van den Besselaar

2012 - like! Raspberries, rich smell, great balance, almonds, in the smell old farmroses, lots and lots of elegance, Great achievement.

2012 - like! Raspberries, rich smell, great balance, almonds, in the smell old farmroses, lots and lots of elegance, Great achievement.

May 17th, 2016
Peter van den Besselaar

Closed nose, spicy, chocolate, refinement, a big surprise!

Closed nose, spicy, chocolate, refinement, a big surprise!

Feb 26th, 2016
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.4

Beautiful ! Complexed , raspberries , cherries , coffee undertones . Great balance . Lovely wine

Beautiful ! Complexed , raspberries , cherries , coffee undertones . Great balance . Lovely wine

Aug 5th, 2015
Rory Harrington

Sommelier/Wine Director Sotto

10

Needs 10 years but real good

Needs 10 years but real good

Sep 20th, 2013
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

9.4

Dee-lish! The bubbles are lovely too.

Dee-lish! The bubbles are lovely too.

Feb 28th, 2013
Fabio Dore

Giovanni Montisci Barrasu amazing cannonau!!!

Giovanni Montisci Barrasu amazing cannonau!!!

Jan 30th, 2013
J. Kim
9.2

Fresh and powerful flavors on top of airy structure.

Fresh and powerful flavors on top of airy structure.

Jul 17th, 2019