Wine Experiences Cannonau

Cannonau is a wine appellation produced throughout the wild and green territory of Sardinia, the second largest island of the Mediterranean sea. If you’re on the hunt for a wine destination where you can enjoy unforgettable winery visits while admiring breathtaking views of the crystalline water of the Mediterranean, then a Cannonau wine tasting is probably what you’re looking for.

Your Cannonau wine tastings will most likely include various types of wine, as the appellation not only includes red wines, but also rosé and fortified wines. Probably the best examples of Cannonau di Sardegna are the ones produced in the southern and eastern parts of the island, in the provinces of Nuoro and South Sardinia. Within these provinces, three subareas have been officially recognized as production areas for Cannonau wines of a particular quality: Nepente di Oliena (or Oliena), Capo Ferrato, and Jerzu. Wines from the oldest area, the province of Nuoro, bear the mention Classico.

Within the territory of Cannonau you will find various wineries that you can visit for a Cannonau tasting. During your time in Sardinia, make sure to dedicate some of your time to discover its traditional cuisine as well. Some of the dishes we recommend trying culurgiones (a sort of ravioli), malloreddus (a typical pasta), fregola with seafood, Porceddu (the traditional roasted suckling pig), carasau bread.

During your winery visits in Sardinia, you will have the opportunity to get to know better the wonderful variety of Cannonau, from which the appellation Cannonau di Sardegna takes its name, also known as Grenache in France. Cannonau is quite sturdy, its yield is not particularly high but it has good adaptability, which explains its spreading in very different areas of the island. Cannonau wines are characterized by a ruby red color, tending toward orange with aging, a relatively high sugar level and modest acidity.

Cannonau wine tastings can be enjoyed during every season, just like the island of Sardinia. While it is most crowded during the summer months, when its sandy beaches with crystalline waters are packed with tourists, spring and autumn in Sardinia are quite pleasant as well, thanks to their milder temperatures.

Besides Cannonau wine tastings, the wonderful island of Sardinia has a myriad of natural and artistic treasures that you should visit at least once in your lifetime, such as Neptune’s grotto, the Gulf of Orosei and its Bue Marino cave, the Nuraghi Valley and its archeological remains, the Maddalena Archipelago.

The average price of a wine tasting with winery visit in Cannonau is around €53.50. Depending on the experience, prices range from €27.00 to €80.00. Booking in advance ensures availability and the best prices.

Here are the top wineries to visit in Cannonau:

• MUSSENNORE AZIENDA AGRICOLA
• FRANCESCO CADINU
• Teularju
• Colline del vento
• Cantina Santa Maria La Palma
• Cantina Giuseppe Sedilesu
• Cantine di Orgosolo
• Tenute Maestrale

Here are the best wine tastings to book in Cannonau:

• Wine Tasting Experience at Colline del Vento winery
• Tasting in the heart of Barbagia: discovering the Cannonau of Mamoiada at Cantina Mussennore
• Wine tasting experience at Cadinu Winery
• Exclusive wine tasting & tour at Giuseppe Sedilesu's Winery in Mamoiada
• Superior Wine Tasting at Cantine di Orgosolo
• Yoga experience in the vineyard of Colline del Vento
• Wine & Sardinian roast suckling pig in the vineyard of Colline del Vento
• Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Teularju in Mamoiada