Wine at the Table
Cannonau di Sardegna
The short answer
Cannonau di Sardegna is a red Italian wine from Sardinia, made from Cannonau (Grenache). It tastes warm, red fruit, herbal and pairs best with roast pork, sausage and lamb.
- Style
- Warm, red fruit, herbal, Sardinia
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 62°F / 17°C
- Strength
- About 14% ABV
Where it comes from
Sardinia's main red grape, the same variety as Grenache.
What you need
- Grape: Cannonau (Grenache)
- Region: Sardinia
- Style: Warm, red fruit, herbal
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 62°F / 17°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: roast pork, sausage and lamb.
- 03
Larry's tip. Roast pork wine from the island that does roast pork best.
Larry’s rule: Roast pork wine from the island that does roast pork best.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Cannonau di Sardegna?
Cannonau di Sardegna pairs well with roast pork, sausage and lamb.
What grape is Cannonau di Sardegna made from?
Cannonau (Grenache), grown in Sardinia.
What does Cannonau di Sardegna taste like?
Warm, red fruit, herbal.
What temperature should Cannonau di Sardegna be served at?
About 62°F / 17°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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