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Foras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

by Sardus Pater · Sardinia, Italy

Appellation
Cannonau di SardegnaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Cannonau
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Sardus PaterSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are sourced from elsewhere on the island of Sardinia because Cannonau is not grown on Sant'Antioco. The vines have an average age of 20 years.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at the very end of September. They undergo 8–10 days of skin maceration at a controlled temperature, followed by fermentation in steel vats and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine rests in bottle for several months.

Tasting profile

Rich and complex, with an elegant aroma of berries and spice. The palate is warm and finely structured.

Label / history

In Sardinian dialect, “Foras” means “foreigner” or “someone who comes from elsewhere,” referring to the grapes arriving from another part of Sardinia.