Velar Cannonau di Sardegna 2020

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team 
93 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"Complex and engaging, the wine shows dark fruit richness, smoked game, warm spice, and toasted nut aromas. The palate displays ripe fruit intensity with savoury nuances, wonderfully framed by fleshy texture and beautifully infused tannins, making it flavoursome and fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2030"
- Sam Kim 

Cannonau may share its DNA with Grenache, but centuries of isolation on Sardinia have given it a personality all its own. Expect vibrant, juicy red fruits layered with delicate floral notes of dried violets and rose petals, underscored by a savoury, herbal lift. Bursting with Mediterranean character, this is a wonderfully expressive red that pairs beautifully with bold, sun-soaked flavours – think grilled lamb, rustic tomato dishes, and fragrant herbs.

The wines of Atzei are a tribute to what makes Sardinia such a distinctive place. Celebrating the rich winemaking history of the island, only indigenous grapes are used from a network of boutique growers in the western region of Oristano. The winemaking approach is traditional but utilising modern techniques  resulting in wines with both unique character and deliever real pleasure. Blending coastal vineyards with higher elevation sites provides freshness and depth.

Abv 14%