Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache or Garnacha. Cannonau di Sargegna means what it says; the grapes can come from anywhere in Sardinia. The grapes for this one come from the Demuro family’s 20-year-old vines. The emphasis is on the fruit with fermentation in and aging in stainless steel. After six months aging, the wine is bottled and aged an additional three months. It is a fresh, juicy medium-bodied wine with savory, blackberry, strawberry flavors, with notes of dried woody herbs. Tannins are ripe and integrated for a long, smooth finish. Chill it a bit, especially on a warm summer day and savor it with a grilled pork tenderloin.
Surrau, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy