Cannonau di Sardegna REI DOC
Cantina Castiadas
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"**.
**According to Vino Italiano
Medium in body, aromatic and spicy, this is truly a Sardinian wine. Try it with eggplant parmigiana, pork, duck or chicken - and it is especially good with turkey!
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: 20+ years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 3.57 tons
Vinification: Light pressing,
fermentation for 10 days under controlled temperature.
Maturation: Aged in cement vats
Total Acidity: 5.00 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/l
PH: 3.10
Alcohol: 14.35%
Total Cases Produced: 1,660
