And… back to the Italian reds. This time it was a Tonaghe Rosso, Cannonau di Sardegna, 2015, from Contini. This light dry red wasn’t super fruity but had a strong flavor.
Before opening it, I cooled it for about 15 minutes in the fridge, but unfortunately I didn’t give it time the catch it’s breath. The second glass was better after about 30 minutes, when it finally opened up a bit. I guess the Cannonau, which is the local Sardinian name for Grenache (I did not know that), needs a bit more time.
After harvesting the Cannonau grapes, which are grown on volcanic soil in the Tirso Valley, Sardinia (the Tirso is Sardinia’s most important river) they are carefully sorted and crushed; then grapes fermented at a constant temperature control is subjected to maceration in the skin is about 10 days and gently pressed. After that, the wine is kept for several months in special stainless steel tanks and cement tanks.
This red is an interesting wine, and I would pair it with red meat, grilled meat, pizza and spicy cheeses.
It’s young, it’s well balanced, it has potential, I quite like it and I think I’ll have another glass…now.
Cheers!
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