This
grape variety is said to be related to the Spanish Garnacha as well as
the French Grenache, and was brought to Sardinia by Spanish conquerors
in the 13th century.Cannonau, according to the folklore, is so called
because in the 16th century after a battle with the islanders, the
Spanish loaded their ships with “courage cannons and Sardinian
wine”**
Uncertified Organic Wine (Producer states they do not use artificial
fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. While we cannot prove the
veracity of this, we also have no reason to believe it is not true.)
Tasting Notes: Medium in
body, aromatic and spicy, this is truly a Sardinian wine. Try it with
eggplant parmagana, pork, duck or chicken - and it is especially good
with turkey!
**According to Vino Italiano
Notable Awards:
 Two Red Bicchieri - Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2012
"The Capo Ferrato Rei '09 is one of the best versions of Cannonau ever produced by the cooperative Castiadas. Wine in this area is known to display characteristic notes of
Mediterranean herbs and eucalyptus in the nose. The taste is fresh
and juicy and with good depth."
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Region: Sardinia
Classification:
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Area of
Production: Communities of Castiadas, Muravera, San Vito,
Villasimius in the area of Cagliari.
Grape Variety:
100% Cannonau
Soil: Rocky
Average Age
of Vines: 15 to 20 years
Trellising
System: Guyot
Spacing of Plants: 1 x
2.2 to 2.5 mt
Production
per Acre: 3.12 to 3.57 tons
Vinification
Technique: Light pressing, fermentation for 10 days under
controlled temperature.
Maturation:
Aged in cement vats.
Total Acidity: 5.25 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/l
PH: 3.63
Alcohol:
13.45%
Total Cases
Produced: 3,330
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