Maimone Cannonau di Sardegna

Producer:
Cantina della Vernaccia
Region:
Sardinia
Grape:
Cannonau di Sardegna
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Cannonau. It is the most famous and important red wine of Sardinia. The first evidence of Cannonau dates back to XIII-th century, probably is related to Spain‘s grape Alicante introduced to the island by the Spanish. Maimone is the local dialect for water, so necessary for the vine after hot days. It is a full-bodied wine of deep color and with rich aromas, aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.

Details

Color: burgundy with purple reflections.
Aroma: rich, notes of plum, blackberry, toasted wood.
Flavor: soft, full, warm.
Food matching: excellent with pasta meat sauces, roast meats, game.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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