Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC

Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 75 cl

Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC from Vigneti Zanatta is a Sardinian red wine made from 100% Cannonau. Selected Cannonau grapes are used for this Riserva, producing a full-bodied wine with ripe fruit, Mediterranean warmth and a velvety structure. Eight months of ageing in oak barrels complement the fruit with refined toasted notes, a hint of vanilla and additional depth. In the glass, it displays a garnet-red colour with violet highlights. The nose reveals an appealing bouquet of ripe fruit and violets, accompanied by delicate toasted notes and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is harmonious and velvety, with notes of damson and plum compote and subtle toasted nuances 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 promotes 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 specialities. The wines of Vigneti Zanatta express fruit, structure and a composed regional identity. For Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva, particular emphasis is placed on selecting suitable Cannonau grapes in order to produce a harmonious, velvety and well-structured red wine.

Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 2023 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Garnet red with violet highlights.

Aroma: Appealing bouquet of ripe fruit and violets, with delicate toasted notes and a hint of vanilla.

Character: Only the finest Cannonau grapes are selected for Tarara. Harmonious and velvety on the palate, with notes of damson and plum compote, rounded out by subtle toasted nuances on the finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Grilled dishes, red meat and game.

Ideal for: Mediterranean menus, richly flavoured meat dishes, game, braised meat, spicy pasta and mature cheese.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Wines from Vigneti Zanatta

FAQ

What stylistically defines Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC?
Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC is a full-bodied Sardinian red wine with ripe fruit, violets, delicate toasted notes, a hint of vanilla and a velvety structure. On the palate, it shows notes of damson and plum compote, together with subtle toasted nuances on the finish.

How is Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC vinified?
The wine is made from 100% Cannonau grapes and aged for 8 months in oak barrels. This ageing promotes structure, depth, refined toasted notes and a harmonious integration of fruit and spice.

What role does Cannonau play in Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC?
Cannonau, which accounts for 100% of the wine, forms the basis of this Riserva. The grape variety is one of Sardinia’s key specialities and is also known as Garnacha in Spain and Grenache in France. It contributes ripe fruit, Mediterranean warmth, gentle tannins and a rounded structure.

At what temperature should Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC be served?
18-20°C is ideal. At this temperature, the ripe fruit, violets, toasted notes, vanilla, velvety structure and Mediterranean spice can be expressed in balance.

What drinking phase is Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 2023 currently in?
Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 2023 is currently showing an approachable, fruit-driven and increasingly harmonious phase. The ripe fruit, toasted notes, vanilla and velvety structure are already clearly evident, while the oak ageing and tannic structure give the wine some further development potential.

What does Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC pair best with?
The wine pairs well with grilled dishes, red meat and game. It is also well suited to spicy pasta, risotto, braised meat and mature cheeses.

What makes Sardinia particularly suitable for Cannonau?
Sardinia provides Cannonau with a warm Mediterranean environment in which the variety can develop ripe fruit, herbal spice, gentle tannins and a rounded structure. The resulting red wines possess a distinctive Sardinian character.

What is the significance of oak ageing for Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC?
Eight months of ageing in oak barrels complement the fruit with refined toasted notes and a hint of vanilla. At the same time, the oak supports the velvety structure and gives the wine additional depth.

Discover Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC

Tarara Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC is a Sardinian red wine for lovers of Mediterranean wines with ripe fruit, refined toasted notes, a hint of vanilla and a velvety structure. An ideal companion to grilled dishes, red meat, game, spicy pasta, braised meat and mature cheese.