NoseIntense with sweet notes of ripe red fruit reminiscent of Maraschino cherries under spirits; lightly spiced raspberryred-cherry
Flavor Powerful and warm wine that is soft and intense in the mouth with persistent aromas; balanced with developed structure and nuanced layers that can be attributed to its rich terroir
Sardinia At a Glance
Region NameSardinia
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. in Sardinia wine is much less culturally and historically engrained there than in the mainland regions, and wine production and consumption on any scale has developed only in the past few centuries.
Score: 91Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastA sharp, fresh nose features astringent fruit, new pencils, clean earth and a refined florality that more than holds its own, then blossoms fully on the palate, while the earthiness and fruit linger as undertones. Sticky, chewy tannins smooth out a bitter dark-chocolate finish. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 2020 Cannonau di Sardegna is spicy with a bouquet of crushed plums, savory herbs and rich, meaty brown sauce. It’s soft and enveloping with ripe wild berry fruits propelled by juicy acidity. This finishes a bit short yet clean, ending on a licorice note.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorA juicy, light- to medium-bodied red, with macerated cherry and raspberry fruit flavors layered with light tannins and a subtle underpinning of tarry smoke. Offers accents of orange zest, black licorice and menthol that play on the fruit profile and finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorSandalwood and rose hip notes are an aromatic entry to this creamy, light- to medium-bodied red, where light, supple tannins frame flavors of baked black raspberry and dried fig, with an herb-laced finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018Vinous MediaThe 2018 Cannonau di Sardegna Crabioni lifts up with a captivating display, mixing savory herbs, air-dried meats and an animalistic edge with crushed blackberries and a hint of citrus. It’s soft and fleshy in feel, displaying a pretty inner sweetness, as ripe wild berry fruits coast along a core of juicy acidity. Inner violet and lavender notes linger long over a coating of round tannins. A bit more depth would take this to the next level; that said, this is still fully satisfying and wonderfully fresh.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorRaspberry pâte de fruit, baked strawberry, lavender and ground cardamom notes are set in this bright, medium-bodied red, underscored by a minerally tang of saline and framed by light, supple tannins. Drink now through 2023. 1,666 cases made, 400 cases imported. –ANShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastThis approachable, medium-bodied red offers aromas of ripe wild berry and culinary spice. It's easygoing and savory, offering juicy Marasca cherry, black raspberry and a hint of nutmeg alongside rounded tannins. Drink through 2022. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastThis fragrant rounded red has aromas of fleshy red berry and baking spice. On the straightforward palate, soft tannins lend light support to juicy red cherry, raspberry and clove. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
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