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The Cannonau Grape Variety
The Cannonau grape is a Black berry variety and is mostly grown in Sardinia region(s). The Cannonau grapes are also widely present in a bigger area which includes Sardinia regions as well. The Cannonau grape belongs to the Local varieties group. The wine made from the Cannonau grapes is intense and its taste is basically warm, intense, fruity.

Cannonau Variety main information
Berry color | Black berry |
Vine category | Local varieties |
Synonymes | Alicante, Tocai rosso, Gamay |
Registration year | 1970 |
Authorized regions | Sardinia |
Cannonau ampelographic description
![]() | Leaf descriptorsmedium sized, kidney-shaped, circular shape, with three, five lobes. |
![]() | Grape descriptorsmedium, dense, conical, cylindrical, with 0-1 wing(s). |
![]() | Berry descriptorsmedium, spheroidal shape, medium bloom and with blue-black skin. |
Featured Wine appellations for the Cannonau variety
Appellation name | Type | Region |
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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | DOC | Sardinia |
Mandrolisai o Sardegna Mandrolisai DOC | DOC | Sardinia |