Top 100 wines of Cannonau di Sardegna - Page 4

Discover the top 100 best wines of Cannonau di Sardegna of Cannonau di Sardegna as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Cannonau di Sardegna and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Cannonau di Sardegna

The wine region of Cannonau di Sardegna is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Giovanni Montisci or the Domaine Fratelli Puddu produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. On the nose of Cannonau di Sardegna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, baking spice or truffle and sometimes also flavors of sour cherry, rubber or grilled meat. In the mouth of Cannonau di Sardegna is a powerful with a nice freshness.

We currently count 243 estates and châteaux in the of Cannonau di Sardegna, producing 458 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cannonau di Sardegna go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Cannonau di Sardegna

wines from the region of Cannonau di Sardegna go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), pasta with artichoke hearts and bacon or pan-fried lamb heart.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Cannonau di Sardegna

On the nose in the region of Cannonau di Sardegna often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or oak. In the mouth in the region of Cannonau di Sardegna is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

News from the vineyard of Cannonau di Sardegna

US wine giant Ste. Michelle to cut grape supply in Washington State

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), one of the largest US wine companies, recently told a meeting of grape growers in Washington State that it expects to purchase 40% less fruit over the next five years. The announcement could have a significant impact on the Washington wine sector. Some industry leaders also believe the move highlights a wider shift in wine consumption in the US. ‘As we have an oversupply of grapes, these steps are necessary to bring the business into balance,’ said a representa ...

Wine groups welcome UK New Zealand trade deal

A trade deal signed by the UK and New Zealand this week promises benefits for winemakers, merchants and drinkers, according to industry bodies. Miles Beale, CEO of the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), said the deal means the country’s wine lovers ‘will have greater choice’. He said it was also ‘a very good deal for the wine and spirit industry’. New Zealand Winegrowers, representing the country’s wine sector, also welcomed the free trade deal, which was signed in London yesterday ( ...

Top Burgundy wines: 18 to try from Decanter World Wine Awards

The patchwork of Burgundy‘s landscape, varied appellations and associated terroirs is as complex as it is enticing. Home of internationally renowned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Burgundian wines are often regarded as the global benchmark for these varieties, with Old and New World styles habitually compared and contrasted. Famed for its Premier and Grand Cru wines and centuries of winemaking tradition, Burgundy is known to produce some of the most expensive wines in the world, but its also a ...