Giovanni Montisci
Barrosu Cannonau di Sardegna Rosato
Sardinia, Italy
After hearing about this producer and their wines, I wanted a sneak peek at the rosé before I open the red. From the island of Sardinia, made from 100% Cannanou (Grenache).
Deep pink in color with an orange hue. Not sure if skin contact was prioritized, but color (and texture) lead me to believe so. Plenty of floral notes that give way to spiced strawberries, blood orange, and juicy nectarine. Medium bodied on the palate with plenty of flavor (but the fruit isn’t overly ripe)…there is a mineral-underripe peachy profile at the finish with some grip. Texture and acidity on point.
Reminds me of a Tavel style but with a fleshier/more tangy profile (or Pinea’s Korde from Spain). Unique, interesting, and worth trying again.
After hearing about this producer and their wines, I wanted a sneak peek at the rosé before I open the red. From the island of Sardinia, made from 100% Cannanou (Grenache).
Deep pink in color with an orange hue. Not sure if skin contact was prioritized, but color (and texture) lead me to believe so. Plenty of floral notes that give way to spiced strawberries, blood orange, and juicy nectarine. Medium bodied on the palate with plenty of flavor (but the fruit isn’t overly ripe)…there is a mineral-underripe peachy profile at the finish with some grip. Texture and acidity on point.
Reminds me of a Tavel style but with a fleshier/more tangy profile (or Pinea’s Korde from Spain). Unique, interesting, and worth trying again.
Sweet summer strawberries, exotic spice, orange peel. Full bodied with medium acid, long and intellectual 🍓🧐
Sweet summer strawberries, exotic spice, orange peel. Full bodied with medium acid, long and intellectual 🍓🧐
Jun 9th, 2023