Masone Mannu Zojosu Cannonau Di Sardegna Doc 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masone Mannu
Label Name:
 
Zojosu Cannonau Di Sardegna Doc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia - Monti (SS)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 91 points (Tasting 2025). Listed as organic; widely retailed in Europe with positive professional and consumer reviews

Tasting Note
Medium ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of marasca cherry, plum and Mediterranean balsamic herbs. Ripe red fruit on the palate, fresh sapidity, vibrant fine tannins and firm structure with a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: ragù pasta, grilled or roasted red meats, braised beef, semi-aged and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short rib), Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, char siu, rich noodle dishes with spicy sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cannonau from Guyot-trained vines; destemmed and crushed, macerated ~12–15 days with frequent punchdowns; fermented in stainless steel and aged in stainless tanks (~6 months) then bottle-aged (~6 months).

Vineyard Info
Tenuta Masone Mannu (Monti, Sassari) — ~100 ha estate with ~40 ha vineyards on granitic sandy soils. Estate recently redeveloped under Giordano Emendatori; organic practices employed.