Franzisca Cannonau Reserve 2021

Barrosu in the Sardinian language means bold, stubborn, arrogant and is the nickname that Giovanni Montisci with great self-irony gave to his wine and to himself. The name of this wine is instead a dedication that the owner dedicates to his wife Franzisca (Francesca).

GRAPES Cannonau

GRADATION 16%

ORIGIN

90 year old sapling vineyards, located in Mamoiada.

PROCESSING

The production is only 2500 bottles, it comes from the oldest vines, about 90 years old. Pure Cannonau, left to macerate for 25 days on the skins and then subjected to manual punching. Aged for two years in large barrels.

CHARACTERISTICS

Color: dark ruby ​​red.

Perfume: intensity and exuberance that do not make discounts. The Mediterranean trace is immediately evident from the olfactory point of view, hints of cocoa, oregano, red fruit jam.

Taste: Taste of great warmth and impact. Sensations perfectly balanced by uncommon freshness and flavor.

COMBINATIONS

Ideal with structured dishes, such as stewed wild boar, but also grilled red meats and mature cheeses such as Fiore Sardo.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

James Suckling - 95 points

Wine Hunter Merano Wine Festival 2024 - Award Rosso - vintage 2021

DoctorWine Score 97/100

Gambero Rosso Guides Italian Wines 2024 - Three Glasses

Gambero Rosso Guides Italian Wines 2023 - Three Glasses