Italy — wine
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
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.
Vintage assessments
| 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 |
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