Underdog Grape · Italy

Cannonau

Pronounced kah-noh-NOW

Cannonau is Grenache with a Sardinian accent: the same grape Spain calls Garnacha, grown in isolation into something more savory, and sold for a fraction of the fame.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Sardinia, Italy
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Sardinia, Italy

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Cannonau: common questions

What wine is Cannonau similar to?
If you usually drink Grenache, Cannonau is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Carménère, Teroldego, Maratheftiko.
Read the deep diveIf You Drink Grenache, You Should Be Drinking Cannonau

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