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Cannonau

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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 grape

    Cannonau Variety main information

      Berry colorBlack berry
      Vine categoryLocal varieties
      SynonymesAlicante, Tocai rosso, Gamay
      Registration year1970
      Authorized regionsSardinia

      Cannonau ampelographic description

      Leaf descriptors

      medium sized, kidney-shaped, circular shape, with three, five lobes.

      Grape descriptors

      medium, dense, conical, cylindrical, with 0-1 wing(s).

      Berry descriptors

      medium, spheroidal shape, medium bloom and with blue-black skin.

      Cannonau Wine Features

      The wine obtained from the Cannonau grapes has intense colour. Its taste is warm, intense, fruity.

      Featured Wine appellations for the Cannonau variety

      Appellation nameTypeRegion
      Cannonau di Sardegna DOCDOCSardinia
      Mandrolisai o Sardegna Mandrolisai DOCDOCSardinia
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