Sardinia's flagship red wine DOC from Cannonau (Grenache) grown across the island; the oldest Cannonau vines (some 100+ years old) are head-trained alberello; rich, full-bodied reds with cherry, herbs, Mediterranean warmth. The Nuoro region (particularly Oliena and Orgosolo) produces the finest expressions. Sardinia's blue zone longevity connection partly attributed to moderate Cannonau consumption.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Good Mediterranean vintage; warm Cannonau with characteristic island herb |
| 2022 | — | Good year; Mediterranean heat produced concentrated reds; herbal character particularly pronounced |
| 2021 | — | Excellent; old vine Cannonau of great depth and complexity; benchmark expressions from Oliena |
| 2020 | — | Good growing season; Nuoro Cannonau from granite shows mineral freshness alongside fruit richness |
| 2019 | — | Excellent vintage; old alberello vines show extraordinary depth; cherry and herbs with fine structure |
| 2018 | — | Good Cannonau year; warm conditions; old vine concentration; Mediterranean warmth balanced by herbal freshness |
| 2017 | — | Hot and dry; concentrated, tannic Riserva wines for long cellaring |