Dionysus
All 21,877 wines →5,444 wineries · 20 regions · 85 grape varieties
All 85 grape varieties →Numbers are wines made with each grape
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC wine — Medusa winery — Dionysus
RedIsola dei Nuraghi

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

by Medusa · Sardinia, Italy

AppellationIsola dei Nuraghi
TypeRed
GrapesCannonau
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
MedusaSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Cannonau is grown in Sardinia at 400–500 m above sea level, on loose, sandy limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in late September and placed in small crates. After destemming, they ferment in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26–27 °C for 14–16 days.

Ageing

The wine ages in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

The aroma is appealing, while the palate is refined and elegant, with fine tannins.