Naniha Cannonau of Sardinia 2022

A Cannonau from Ogliastra, grown on ungrafted vines – an absolute rarity on granite soil

If you are looking for an authentic and very rare Cannonau, Naniha Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is the wine that will astound you with its extraordinary uniqueness.

Produced from ungrafted vines – an absolute rarity in Europe after phylloxera – on the granite soils of the Eastern Coast of Ogliastra, this Cannonau represents a treasure of viticultural biodiversity. The exclusive use of free-run must reduces yields to the benefit of final quality, resulting in a red with youthful purple reflections and fruity, intense aromas of red berries, with a rightly tannic, dry and soft, harmonious and balanced taste that expresses all the authenticity of the ungrafted vine.

This wine is suitable for you if:

• You appreciate rare wines from ungrafted vines
• You are looking for authentic, territorial Cannonau wines
• You love discovering rarities of pre-phylloxera viticulture
• You want to explore the excellence of Ogliastra

This Naniha Cannonau di Sardegna DOC label is appreciated for its unique characteristics:

• Ungrafted vines, an absolute rarity
• Granite soils of eastern Ogliastra
• Only free-run must for maximum quality
• Absolute authenticity of ungrafted Cannonau

If you are looking for a rare and authentic Cannonau, perfect with baked lamb and aged cheeses, Naniha represents a living treasure of pre-phylloxera viticulture in Ogliastra.

Main characteristics:

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% ungrafted Cannonau
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%
ORIGIN: 20-year-old ungrafted vineyards on granite soils, Ogliastra - Eastern Coast
Colour: Red with purplish hues of young wine
Aroma: Fruity and intense with hints of red berries
Taste: Rightly tannic, dry and soft, harmonious and balanced

Serving suggestions:

Naniha Cannonau di Sardegna DOC pairs beautifully with red meat main courses and aged cheeses. Definitely to try with traditional Sardinian baked lamb chops.