Winery Il TauroRiserva Sardegna Cannonau
Red wine
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
Food and wine pairings with Riserva Sardegna Cannonau
Pairings that work perfectly with Riserva Sardegna Cannonau
Original food and wine pairings with Riserva Sardegna Cannonau
The Riserva Sardegna Cannonau of Winery Il Tauro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, leek and salmon lasagna or pizza queen with merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Tauro's Riserva Sardegna Cannonau.
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
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 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.
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.
