Cantina Mossa: Sardinia’s Cannonau Wine Redefined Through Marble Aging

While Sardinia’s coastal wines and beaches command global attention, the island’s untamed interior beats to the rhythm of Cannonau, a red grape synonymous with Sardinia’s soul. In the Baronia region, near the historic town of Irgoli, Cantina Mossa weaves this heritage into every bottle, marrying ancient traditions with boundary-pushing experimentation. Its defining innovation? Marble vats carved from Irgoli’s quarries, which cradle Cannonau as it ages, … Continue reading Cantina Mossa: Sardinia’s Cannonau Wine Redefined Through Marble Aging

The Wines of Mamoiada, Sardinia: Where Cannonau Found its Unique Identity

Cannonau is one of the principal grape varieties planted in the island of Sardinia. It is a late-ripening variety that is best suited for the climate of the island where it is predominantly hot and dry. The wine produced from this grape can be blended with other varieties or monovarietal, which most producers prefer. Cannonau is characterized by its full body with deep ruby red … Continue reading The Wines of Mamoiada, Sardinia: Where Cannonau Found its Unique Identity