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Giovanni Montisci Barrosu Cannonau Di Sardegna

Cannonau is grown all over Sardegna, but the town of Mamoiada, in the island’s mountainous interior, could be considered one of its grand cru sites. With a mere 2 ha of vines and a radically artisanal approach, Giovanni Montisci has established himself as one of Mamoiada’s foremost ambassadors. He has earned a cult-like following for his distinctive Cannonaus from organically farmed old vines grown up to 650 meters elevation. The chilly nights here allow for slow and steady ripening, preserving precious acidity. Giovanni’s wines are the product of his painstaking attention to detail, from the meticulous work among his ancient alberello-trained vines to the gorgeous Quintarelli-inspired labels adorning each bottle.

At the biggest Sardinian celebrations, you’re likely to be greeted with a plate of slow-cooked pork but specifically, suckling pig, and a glass of flavor-packed and full-bodied red wine made from Cannonau, Sardinian Grenache. The island’s quintessential red grape, it yields one of Italy’s grandest rossi. In the center of the island, Giovanni Montisci makes robust and regal Cannonau, which gives the best Châteauneufs a run for their money. With intense flavors of blood orange, brambly fruit, licorice, and herbs, Barrosu is perfectly suited to a wide range of meat slow-cooked over coals.