“DORGALI” CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA
PRODUCER: CANTINA SOCIALE DORGALI
DOC SARDEGNA – ITALY

The origins and provenance of the Cannonau variety are still not known with absolute certainty but it is generally agreed that it appeared on Sardinia, having been brought from Spain, in the 14th century at the beginning of the period of Spanish domination of the island.
Cannonau found an ideal habitat on Sardinia and the local growers were so favorable to it that it soon spread to every part of the island. Eventually, it was being grown on about 20 per cent of the island surface planted in vines.
This is a red ruby colour, which tends to garnet red because of ageing. A fruity smell of ripe plums and blackberries, sometimes spiced; an ethereal fragrance, which tends to resinated, rich, floral, of faded rose. A dry, rich, tasty, soft taste. Bitterish aftertaste, lightly tannic.
Food match: It the best wine to match with typical Sardinian meat dishes (roast suckling pig, roast lamb and kid) and seasoned cheese