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Cannonau di Sardegna

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The Sardinian carnival of the Mamuthones brings out grotesquely masked men burdened with cowbells. From this ancient festival, one of the most famous Cannonau wines takes its name. The winery and vineyards are located in Mamoiada, on the flank of the Gennargentu chain of mountains, where the village rises up to 900 metres above sea level. The combination of altitude, old bush vines and sandy soil makes the Grenache grapes extremely concentrated. Mamuthone shows both the concentration and the elegance of the grape. Raspberry coloured, it is reductive at first but then reveals white pepper supported by bright raspberry fruit. The juicy, precise palate is full-bodied, with an amazing ripeness to the tannins and a refreshing finish. This will improve in complexity with age.

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Giuseppe Sedilesu, Mamuthone, Cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy, 2019

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The Sardinian carnival of the Mamuthones brings out grotesquely masked men burdened with cowbells. From this ancient festival, o

Giuseppe Sedilesu, Mamuthone, Cannonau di Sardegna, 2019

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