Blasio Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva

In France they call it Grenache, in Spain they call it Garnacha. But in Sardinia, Italy, they have called it Cannonau for centuries. They press the most highly regarded red on the island from it. Can compete effortlessly with French and Spanish rivals. Especially if it is a Riserva, such as this one from Cantine di Dolianova.

Has sultry ripe plums, cherry liqueur, tobacco and cedar wood in the nose. Nine months of aging in wood gives it depth and breadth. This is a sultry, warm red that tastes of cherries, plums, rosemary and currants. Very tasty with roasted lamb.

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In France they call it Grenache, in Spain they call it Garnacha. But in Sardinia, Italy, they have called it Cannonau for centuries. They press the most highly regarded red on the island from it. Can compete effortlessly with French and Spanish rivals. Especially if it is a Riserva, such as this one from Cantine di Dolianova.