Winery Il Tauro - Riserva Sardegna Cannonau

Winery Il TauroRiserva Sardegna Cannonau

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Riserva Sardegna Cannonau of Winery Il Tauro is a red wine from the region of Cannonau di Sardegna of Sardinia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Riserva Sardegna Cannonau from the Winery Il Tauro

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Riserva Sardegna Cannonau of Winery Il Tauro in the region of Sardinia is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Details and technical informations about Winery Il Tauro's Riserva Sardegna Cannonau.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Folle blanche

Very lively, tense whites with a lean palate and cutting acidity. Delicate aromas of green apple, lemon, white flowers, pear and iodine saline notes. Light, refreshing finish, best drunk young. Historic pillar of Cognac AOC before phylloxera (known as Gros Plant) and Armagnac AOC (called Picpoul or Piquepoul there); star of Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC on Atlantic terroirs. Native French South-West variety, genetic parent of Colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

Riserva Sardegna Cannonau - 2012
In the top 100 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Riserva Sardegna Cannonau - 2011
In the top 100 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Riserva Sardegna Cannonau - 2010
In the top 100 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Riserva Sardegna Cannonau - 2008
In the top 100 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Riserva Sardegna Cannonau - 0
In the top 100 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Riserva Sardegna Cannonau from Winery Il Tauro are 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008 and 0.

Informations about the Winery Il Tauro

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Cannonau di Sardegna in the region of Sardinia

The Winery Il Tauro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Cannonau di Sardegna to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Sardinia
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 4500 of of Cannonau di Sardegna wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Cannonau di Sardegna

Sardinian DOC covering the whole island (since 1972), kingdom of Cannonau (local Grenache, ~7,500 ha). Warm, sun-drenched reds with signature ripe cherry, candied plum, garrigue, wild myrtle, Mediterranean herbs and a sweet spice touch, round tannins and a generous, alcoholic palate — the soul of Sardinia. Riserva oak-aged versions, denser Superiore, sweet fortified Liquoroso. Spanish origin (Crown of Aragon).


The wine region of Sardinia

Italian Mediterranean wine island with 250+ varieties, strong native identity. Signature Cannonau (Grenache) in red: warm and deep with signature ripe cherry, garrigue, myrtle, spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG star white (80% of Italian Vermentino): fresh and saline (citrus, pear, almond, sea iodine). Also dense Carignan, supple Monica, lively Nuragus, rare oxidative Vernaccia di Oristano.

The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)

A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.

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