Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

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DOC for red and rosé wines in the Italian region (island) Sardinia . The poet Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) was the wine of Oliena the name "Nepente" after the opium-like drugs of the ancient Greeks. The zone covers the entire island in hundreds of communities. Wines from the community and a part of the community Oliena Orgosolo, in the province must also "Oliena" or "the Nepente Oliena" I put on the label. Wines may Muravera, San Vito, Villaputzo and Villasimius in the province of Cagliari "Capo Ferrato" and wines from the communities and Cardedu Jerzu, in the province are allowed to use "Jerzu". Rosso (with two years of storage as a Riserva) and Rosato are from Cannonau = Grenache (90-100%), and any other permitted red varieties (up to 10%) grapes. The Liquoroso Secco has 18% vol, the Liquoroso Dolce Naturale 16% vol alcohol. Well-known producers are Argiolas, Attilio Contini, Dettori, Giuseppe Gabbas, CS di Jerzu and Sedilesu.