Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
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Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is a single-varietal red wine made from Cannonau, one of Sardinia’s defining grape varieties. The wine combines ripe fruit, Mediterranean warmth and an appealing structure with spicy nuances and subtle toasted aromas. Temperature-controlled fermentation preserves the fruit, while 6 months of ageing in barriques adds further depth and refined spice. In the glass, it displays a garnet-red colour with brick-red highlights. The nose is spicy, with delicate aromas of cherries, plum compote and violets. On the palate, it is full-bodied, powerful yet elegant, with fresh fruit, harmonious structure and subtle toasted notes on the finish.
Producer: Vigneti Zanatta, Olbia
Gallura lies in the far north-east of Sardinia and is particularly known for the Costa Smeralda, pale sandy beaches and granite rock formations. In this Sardinian wine-growing area, Cannonau, also known as Garnacha in Spain and Grenache in France, finds highly favourable conditions. The island’s warm climate supports fruit-driven wines with gentle tannins and a Mediterranean character. Elena and her father Bruno Zanatta focus on precision, meticulous work and a clearly defined style. Alongside Cannonau, Monica and Carignano are among Sardinia’s distinctive grape specialities. The wines of Vigneti Zanatta express fruit, structure and a composed regional identity.
Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2023 in Detail
Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)
Colour: Garnet red with brick-red highlights.
Aroma: Spicy on the nose, with delicate aromas of cherries, plum compote and violets.
Character: Full-bodied with an appealing structure. Powerful yet elegant, with fresh fruit. A harmonious wine with subtle toasted aromas on the finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Grilled dishes, red meat and game.
Ideal for: Mediterranean menus, grilled dishes, richly flavoured meat dishes, game and convivial evenings with a Sardinian red wine.
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FAQ
What stylistically defines Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is a full-bodied Sardinian red wine with spicy notes, cherries, plum compote, violets and subtle toasted aromas. It is powerful yet elegant, with fresh fruit and an appealing structure.
How is Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC vinified?
Fermentation takes place under temperature-controlled conditions. The wine then matures for 6 months in barriques, which adds structure, subtle toasted aromas and further depth.
What role does Cannonau play in Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
Cannonau, which accounts for 100% of the wine, forms its foundation. The grape variety is one of Sardinia’s key specialities and is also known as Garnacha in Spain and Grenache in France. In Sardinia, it produces fruit-driven red wines with appealing structure, gentle tannins and a Mediterranean character.
At what temperature should Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC be served?
16-18°C is ideal. At this temperature, the fruit, spice, structure and subtle toasted aromas can be expressed in balance.
What drinking phase is Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2023 currently in?
Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2023 is currently showing a fresh, approachable and increasingly harmonious drinking phase. The fruit, spice and subtle barrique influence are already well integrated, while the wine retains some further development potential within its ageing window of 4-6 years. It can be enjoyed now and will continue to round out with proper cellaring.
What does Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC pair best with?
The wine pairs well with grilled dishes, red meat and game. It is also well suited to richly flavoured Mediterranean dishes, braised meat and spicy cuisine.
What makes Sardinia particularly suitable for Cannonau?
Sardinia offers a warm Mediterranean climate in which Cannonau finds highly favourable conditions. Here, the grape variety produces fruit-driven red wines with Mediterranean character, appealing structure and gentle tannins.
What is the significance of barrique ageing for Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC?
The 6 months of ageing in barriques support structure and depth. At the same time, they complement the Cannonau fruit with subtle toasted aromas without making the wine feel overworked.
Discover Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Salana Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is a Sardinian red wine for lovers of Mediterranean wines with ripe fruit, spice and a gentle barrique influence. An ideal companion to grilled dishes, red meat, game and richly flavoured Mediterranean cuisine.
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