This week we are talking about Cannonau di Sardegna which is a DOC covering the entire island of Sardina.

Wine Recommendations

Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Le Bombarde 2016 - priced $14.

• Blend of Cannonau and Monica di Sardegna
• This wine has aromas of cran-cherry, dusty earth and black plum
• It's dry with medium acidity and tannins and medium body with flavors of red fruits and earth
• This is a juicy, fruity wine with the right balance of acid, tannins and body
• Food pairings: ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses.

Costera Argiolas 2016 - priced around $17.

• Aromas of red fruit, dusty earth and a touch of flowers
• It's dry with medium acid and tannins with flavors of cherries, raspberries and earth
• Lighter in flavors and aromas than the previous wine but still very fruity

Sources

• Wine Folly
• Wine-Searcher
• Decanter
• Italian Wine Central
• Grape Collective
• Book: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavors