Sedilesu Cannonau di Sardegna Mamuthone 2022

The 100,000 or so bottles produced by the Sedilesu family arise from the heart of Cerdeña, in the district of Barbagia di Ollolai, where the winery owns its vineyards that lie on granite soils, which are ideal for one of the region's most deeply-entrenched grape varieties: the Cannonau. The Sedilesu family's work steadfastly upholds tradition and the respect they feel for nature. Their harvests are carried out manually and, after a meticulous selection, the fruit undergoes maceration for up to 45 days and then fermentation, after which the wine is bottled without filtration. Mamuthone is the winery's star product and an excellent example of the Cannonau variety grown in this region, originating from vineyards aged around 50 years old. A ruby red colour, it releases on the nose profound and complex, locally-induced aromas of Mediterranean shrubs. It is strong and powerful on the palate, and counterbalances its notable alcohol content with a very pleasant freshness and some fine, tasty tannins. A perfect wine for autumn which pairs up particularly well with meat stews, game and cured cheeses.