Red Wines

The winemaking vocation of the Bonnanaro region, in Meilogu, is expressed in "RUJU", a Red Isola dei Nuraghi I.G.T. wine. Characteristic and captivating, with its aroma recalling small wild berries, followed by a smooth, elegant, and persistent taste. It represents the essence of the red wine that best symbolizes our land: a perfect symbiotic union between two red grape varieties with very distinct characteristics. The sweetness and smoothness of Cannonau – as sweet and rolling as the hills and plains of Sardinia – meet the impetuous energy of the Muristellu, which embodies the wild, energetic, and untamed spirit of Sardinia's forests and mountains.

Made from the winemaking of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and other native Sardinian grape varieties. The maceration of the skins in the must lasts for about three weeks, allowing for a balanced release of noble substances and color. It has a very intense ruby red color, almost garnet. Aromas of ripe red fruits and jams. Herbaceous notes of Mediterranean scrub. Elegant, smooth, and very persistent. A long finish. Pairs well with roasted meats, grilled meats, and semi-hard cheeses.

Animosu is a red DOC wine made from 100% Cannonau grapes. It embodies all the character of its land, capturing the warm embrace of the Gallura sun and the strength and resilience of the grapevine. Produced using traditional winemaking methods from central Sardinia, it boasts a deep, intense ruby red color and a rich, smooth flavor. On the nose, it offers a broad and complex bouquet with prominent notes of ripe fruit. This wine is strong and vigorous, making it a perfect match for red meats, roasts, game, and aged cheeses.

Thàlei is a DOC red wine made from Bovale, Cannonau, Monica and other local viticultural biodiversity. It is an intense ruby red wine, tending to garnet red with ageing, with an intense, fresh and fruity bouquet. On the palate it is sapid, full and appropriately tannic, with good structure. It goes perfectly with roasts, game and cheeses with a strong and spicy taste.

Lollóre is a DOC red wine, Mandrolisai, made from Bovale, Cannonau, Monica and other local viticultural biodiversity. It is a brilliant and deep ruby red wine, with an intense and persistent bouquet, ethereal, vinous, with hints of berries. In the mouth it is warm and enveloping, with good body, rightly tannic. Ideal for roasts, game and cheeses with a strong and spicy taste.

Radice is a Sardinian red wine Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, made from Cannonau grapes from the Romangia area between Sorso and Sennori. The grapes are grown in vineyards on calcareous, organic soils located on medium and low hills, not far from the sea of the Gulf of Asinara. This wine pairs well with red meats and roasts.

Pietra is an IGT Romangia red wine, made from Cagnulari grapes from the Romangia area between Sorso and Sennori. The pure Cagnulari grapes are grown in the vineyards on exclusively calcareous soil. Pietra has a purple red colour with violet reflections. The nose gives intense and fruity aromas. In the mouth it is sapid with spicy nuances. It goes well with stewed meat, game, pasta dishes with meat sauce, spicy cold cuts, mature cheeses.

Urulu Cannonau of Sardinia DOC has a ruby red color, intense aromas of berries, with spicy notes and balsamic accents. On the palate it is warm, well structured, with soft tannins and a pleasant freshness, which make it very harmonious. The finish is sapid and persistent. Wine for first courses with full-bodied sauces, roast meats and well-matured cheeses.

This wine is a balanced symphony on a par with our shepherds' tenor singing, indicated by Unesco as the pearl of the intangible heritage of humanity. The silk thread that embellishes the bottles of Soroi is a product of the fine craftsmanship of Orgosolo, son of a centuries-old tradition on a par with the cultivation of Cannonau. Recommended pairings: stewed lamb, important roasts and long matured cheeses.

Luna Vona is the first organic wine produced by the company, the grapes come from organic vineyards located near the valley of Locoe. Their size allows a careful management of the soil and a meticulous control of the plants. The forms of cultivation used are those with sapling and spurred cordon, oriented to the production of high quality grapes. Wine for first courses with full-bodied sauces, roast meats and well-matured cheeses.

Okila is an intense ruby red wine with garnet reflections, characterized by a long, elegant bouquet with hints of morello cherry, berries and withered rose. The taste is ample, velvety, soft and full-bodied. Pairings: It goes well with earth dishes, fatty fish and mature cheeses.

It is a fresh wine to drink immediately, less structured than its older brother Urùlu, but it retains great qualities. All the processing of the product, including the bottling, is taken care of directly by the members. The grapes are harvested by hand and, within a few hours, processed in the cellar with the help of handmade tools and equipment and subjected to a gentle treatment, aimed at obtaining high quality wines. All processes, including bottling, are carried out directly by the members. It goes well with first courses, stewed meats, grilled meats and cheeses with partial maturation.

Obtained from the vinification of Cannonau, Carignano and Muristellu grapes, the skin/must contact takes place in stainless steel tanks for about a week at a controlled temperature of around 25°C, during which daily pumping over and fulling are carried out. The transformation of malic acid into lactic acid takes place immediately after alcoholic fermentation. The maturation takes place for a few months in steel tanks and is further refined in the bottle. A wine for first courses with important sauces, roast meats and medium-fat cheeses.

Locoe is a red wine with Typical Geographical Indication, obtained from Cannonau, Carignano, Muristellu and Pascale grapes of Cagliari.

Mandrolisai Red wine IGP Isola dei Nuraghi. After a long manual selection of the best grapes and a 7-10 days long fermentation under controlled temperature, later comes the 24 months maturation in big french oak barrels. This special wine rests for 10 month after being bottled.

This, Contini's first organic wine, is good for nature and the palate. Red like a ladybird and unspoiled, like the land the vineyard lies in, it is the symbol of a great love for Sardinia. Its intense aroma is reminiscent of red fruits, fragrant and vinous like the sun as it rises above the vines. Its violet hues enhance its red colour and its smooth flavour rolls over the palate. It loves the strong flavours of first courses, meat and fish dishes.

Sartiglia Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is a red wine produced by Cantina Contini, one of the historic wineries of Sardinia, renowned for its high-quality wine production. Sartiglia is a Cannonau di Sardegna DOC wine that showcases the typical characteristics of Cannonau, the most iconic grape variety of Sardinia. The wine is distinguished by its deep ruby color, which tends to take on garnet hues with aging. It has an intense aroma, with vinous notes and hints of red fruits like plum and blackberries. On the palate, Sartiglia is warm, full-bodied, and structured, with a complex finish that becomes more refined as it ages. Its richness pairs perfectly with dishes such as grilled red meats, game, and aged, flavorful cheeses.

Barrile Rosso Isola dei Nuraghi IGT is a red wine created from a blend of indigenous Sardinian grape varieties. It is aged for at least one year in oak barriques (both first and second use), allowing it to develop an elegant and complex flavor profile. The wine offers a harmonious combination of balsamic nuances and spicy tertiary notes, making each sip a profound experience, one that leaves a lasting impression on all who have the chance to try it. This Isola dei Nuraghi IGT wine encapsulates over a century of winemaking knowledge and expertise from the Contini family. It is a prestigious and excellent-quality wine, showcasing the best of Sardinia's indigenous varieties.

In the first half of October, a fantastic harvest takes place in Sardinia, in the Alto Campidano region, at the gates of the Tirso River Valley and Sinis: the Contini winery mobilizes and harvests the Cannonau grapes to produce an exceptional dry red wine. After the harvest, the maceration process lasts for about two weeks, followed by a double aging process.

Carros is a Cannonau di Sardegna Classico Nepente di Oliena obtained from a careful selection of grapes from the Orbuddai vineyard, located at the foot of Mount Corrasi, the area of ​​choice for Cannonau. Hence this superb wine with a strong personality, with hints of myrtle and Mediterranean scrub. For its unmistakable and peculiar characteristics it is preferred to combine it with dishes and typical products of the island tradition. Appearance: Garnet red color with violet reflections. Bouquet: The nose expresses immediately the notes of pulpy red fruit typical of the Cannonau variety; in the final a spiciness of discrete amplitude and very fine tends to enhance the aromatic outfit of the product. Taste: Wine of notable acidity, rightly tannic, on the whole well balanced; the fruity and spicy notes reappear to complete the sensations perceived on the nose.

An intense red wine with violet reflections. The delicate and warm aromas of ripe berries and cherries are complemented by notes of violets and roses. The taste is smooth and warm, supported by well-integrated tannins that lead to a persistent finish. It pairs well with risottos made with wild mushrooms and pasta filled with savory cheeses. Excellent with roasted red meats, game, braised dishes, and aged, flavorful cheeses.

Aristo Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Biologico is a high-quality red wine produced at the renowned Tenute Evaristiano, located in the heart of Sardinia. This wine results from a meticulous and careful organic cultivation process of Cannonau grapes, a native grape variety that has been synonymous with the island's tradition and authenticity for centuries. The combination of sustainable agricultural techniques and respect for nature ensures a genuine and character-rich product.

Pro Vois is a Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC – Nepente di Oliena, made from a selection of grapes from the oldest vineyards of the Puddu family in Oliena, located on the hills at the foot of Mount Corrasi. On the nose, it reveals vegetal notes of Mediterranean scrub, ripe fruit aromas, and fine spiciness, typical of the variety. These organoleptic characteristics, along with great structure and smoothness, allow it to be paired with the most important dishes of traditional Sardinian cuisine.

Traessàle is a red wine made from three indigenous grape varieties: Cannonau, Bovale, and Cagnulari. It matures in oak tonneaux. This wine embodies the essence of the Nurra hills, with its calcareous soil, the hot August sun, and the intense fragrance of the Mediterranean scrub.

Pedrastella is a red wine from the Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, made from Carignano grapes. It has an intense, bright ruby red color and offers fragrant aromas of red berries, cherry and blackberry jam, with spicy notes of pepper and leather. The taste is smooth and seductive, with elegant tannins and a long-lasting, full-bodied finish. It pairs well with red meats, roasted or stewed, savory and spicy pasta dishes, and aged cheeses.

Monica Parpinello is produced by the winery Poderi Parpinello, a red wine with fresh and simple drinking, but in the reinterpretation that makes the company with a pleasant structure and a certain softness, giving it balance and soapness. Monica Parpinello is born from the company’s vineyards located in the plains of Alghero, on sandy clay soils benefiting from the winds and breezes full of salt that emanate from the sea. Monica Parpinello is a red that is well suited for a pleasant aperitif.

Burghera is an original red wine produced by the Arvisionadu winery, IGP Isola dei Nuraghi. This wine is crafted from a blend of four vineyards in the Luzzanas area of Goceano, Sardinia, capturing the most genuine characteristics, aromas, and flavors of the region, harmonized with a seductive spiciness. Hand-harvested, Burghera pairs beautifully with cured meats, pasta dishes, and braised meats.