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CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA 2014 DOC
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer GIOVANU
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Attractive, complex, intense, slightly spicy, somewhat earthy, ripe plum nose. Dry, medium to medium-full bodied, well structured, fairly rich, intense, slightly spicy, ripe plum-cherry flavours with a lingering, high acid, sandalwood finish. Made from Cannonau which is the Sardinian name for the Garnacha (Grenache) grape. It has 14.5% alcohol 3 g/L residual sugar. TONY ASPLER / 88-points / BEST BUY - High-toned, spicy plum nose; medium-bodied, dry, herbal plum flavour with a firm tannic finish. CSPC 512640
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Vin Lun
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Rating **/**+(88.5 points)
Complex, Solid, Ripe
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
Gold Medal winner at Mundus Vini 2016. TASTING NOTE: \"Cannonau\" is the Sardinian name for the Garnacha (Grenache) grape, which thrives in warm climates such as Spain, southern France, Australia and, of course, on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. This wine serves up cherry, blackberry, dried herbs and spices, with a smoky finish. Pour it tonight with mushroom burgers, or fregola with mushrooms and herbs. (Vintages panel, Jan. 2017) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - January 6, 2018
Cases bought 451 (12 bottles per case)

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