“Mamaioa” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2023 (BIO)

Attilio Contini | Sardinia
Az. Vinicola Contini S.p.A. | Via Genova 48-50 | IT 09072 Cabras

20042123 · 0,75 l · 17,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The name is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Sardinian word for ladybird – and yet this wine is far more than just a charming gimmick. Mamaioa is an organically produced Cannonau in its purest form, spontaneously fermented, with short maturation in cement and stainless steel – undisguised, straightforward and characterised by the terroir of the Sinis region west of Oristano. A modern Cannonau with a natural signature, deliberately unadorned in the best sense of the word – honest, typical of the region and pleasingly versatile.

Intense ruby red in the glass with a light purple hue. The nose opens with aromas of ripe red berries, sour cherry and rosehip, along with fine Mediterranean herbal notes, a hint of pepper and dried myrtle. On the palate, the wine is juicy, medium-bodied and easy to drink, with grippy but fine-grained tannins, lively fruit and a fresh, slightly salty note on the finish. Ideal with grilled vegetables, char-grilled lamb or mature pecorino. And yes: the little beetle on the label stands for a great deal of care in the vineyard, unfiltered and without added sulphites. SUPERIORE.DE