Llunes Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC – Premium Sardinian Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £22.50 through £252.10
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Bottle Quantity | 1, 6, 12 |
A Bold Expression of Sardinia’s Indigenous Grape
Experience the depth and character of the Llunes Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 2020, a distinguished red wine from Italy’s renowned Sardinia region. Crafted exclusively from the indigenous Cannonau grape, this wine offers a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours and refined structure.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep ruby red
- Aroma: Aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle herbal notes, and Mediterranean spices
- Palate: Full-bodied with a well-structured palate, revealing layers of ripe fruits, subtle herbal notes, and a velvety finish
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served at 16–18°C
- Pairings: Complements traditional Sardinian dishes like slow-cooked lamb stew, suckling pig, or malloreddus pasta with savory sausage ragu. Also pairs well with Pecorino Sardo cheese or myrtle-infused delicacies
Product Details:
- Volume: 75cl
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 14%
- Region: Sardinia, Italy
- Grape Variety: 100% Cannonau
- Vinification: Aged in small barriques and refined in the bottle to enhance complexity
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What makes Llunes Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC a standout Sardinian red wine?
Llunes Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC is crafted exclusively from Sardinia’s indigenous Cannonau grape, offering a deep ruby colour and an elegant balance of ripe red fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle spice. Its full-bodied, well-structured palate is perfected through ageing in small barriques and bottle refinement, delivering a velvety and complex drinking experience that showcases Sardinia’s unique terroir.
How would you describe the taste and aroma profile of this Cannonau Riserva?
This wine presents aromas of lush ripe red fruits intertwined with delicate herbal notes and Mediterranean spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, revealing layered flavours of juicy fruit complemented by subtle herbaceous hints, culminating in a rich, velvety finish that lingers elegantly.
Which foods pair best with Llunes Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC?
This Riserva is ideally matched with traditional Sardinian dishes such as slow-cooked lamb stew and malloreddus pasta with sausage ragu. It also pairs beautifully with suckling pig and Pecorino Sardo cheese, as well as delicacies infused with myrtle, enhancing the wine’s Mediterranean spice and herbal notes.
Did you know the Cannonau grape has a rich cultural significance in Sardinia?
Indeed, Cannonau is believed to be genetically linked to Grenache, but Sardinia has made it uniquely its own over centuries. This grape thrives in the island’s rugged landscape and hot climate, resulting in bold, spicy reds that have long been central to Sardinian food and wine traditions, perfectly complementing the island’s hearty cuisine and coastal flavours.