Cardedu, Canonau di Sardegna 'Caladu' 2021
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$25.00
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100% Cannonau (Grenache)
Sardinia, Italy
(Cardedu uses old spelling with one ‘N’) is a biotype of Grenache, most likely from Spain but growing in Sardegna for hundreds of years. 26 ha of 30 year old vines that undergo low espalier vine training. 263 to 460ft of elevation. Practicing organic.
The Cardedu [car-DAY-do] vineyards are located on the island’s sparsely populated Southeast, on crumbling granite soils near the coast, and schist in the ragged-dry hills and cliffs around Jerzu.
11 days fermentation in cavernous cement tanks from 1950s. Then, at least an additional 3 years in cement for elevage. Unfiltered. 20 mg/L sulphur added during the harvest and 20 mg/L added at the end of vinification. 1,000 cases produced. VEGAN.
Spice and smoke mingle with fleshy fruit of red plums and raspberries. Cadedu’s old vines (avg. 25-50 years old) provide a depth to the fruit, decomposed granite soils keep the wines fresh. Pair with all things grilled.