Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for ripe red plum/cherry with Mediterranean herb tones.
  • Check medium-plus body and warm alcohol in a savory frame.

Confidence signals

  • Ripe red-dark fruit herb cue
  • Warm medium-plus structured frame

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Sardinia · Nuoro · Ogliastra
  • Classic styles: Sardinian cannonau expression of grenache lineage with ripe red-dark fruit · Medium-plus bodied red with warm alcohol and moderate-plus tannin

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Common questions

Is Cannonau a red or white grape variety?

Cannonau is a red wine grape variety.

What does Cannonau smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Cannonau include red plum, black cherry and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, High alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cannonau?

Documented tells for Cannonau: Look for ripe red plum/cherry with Mediterranean herb tones. and Check medium-plus body and warm alcohol in a savory frame..

What is Cannonau most often confused with in blind tasting?

Cannonau is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Cannonau grown?

Classic regions for Cannonau include Sardinia, Nuoro and Ogliastra.