Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Cantina Sociale Gallura

Sardinia (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 8

Average Score: ✧✧✧

Cannonau di Sardegna Templum 2002

Dolmen 2000

Karana 2001

Ladas Brut

Moscato di Tempio Spumante

Vermentino di Gallura Gemellae 2002

Vermentino di Gallura Piras 2002

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Canayli 2002

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Cannonau di Sardegna Templum 2002

Cantina Sociale Gallura (Italy)

Cannonau di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Cannonau
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of raspberry, cherry and violet followed by aromas of strawberry, plum and hints of rose. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced, good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry and cherry. This Cannonau ages for 8-12 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

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Dolmen 2000

Cantina Sociale Gallura (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Nebbiolo (70%), Sangiovese (10%), Syrah (10%), Cabernet (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, elegant and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum jam and toasted wood followed by good aromas of blueberry, blackberry, black currant, licorice, vanilla and a pleasing hint of cut grass. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic and a slightly crisp attack however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum jam, black cherry and blueberry. Dolmen ages for 15-20 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

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Karana 2001

Cantina Sociale Gallura (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Nebbiolo (70%), Sangiovese (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with aromas of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry and hints of licorice and cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Karana ages for about 5-8 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted and broiled meat, Hard cheese, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

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Ladas Brut

Cantina Sociale Gallura (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Vermentino
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, good effervescence with a pretty good and persistent perlage. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn and pear followed by aromas of pineapple, yeast, apple and hazelnut. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack however balanced, delicate, dry, agreeable. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Appetizers with fish and crustaceans, Risotto with fish and vegetables

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

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Moscato di Tempio Spumante

Cantina Sociale Gallura (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Moscato Bianco
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This sparkling wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, good effervescence and a pretty good and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with the typical aromatic hints of grape and peach followed by good aromas of broom, litchi, pear and a pleasing hint of sage. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet, effervescent and crisp attack however balanced, delicate and very agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, grape and litchi. This wine ages in bottle for 2-4 months.

Alcohol: 8%

Cream desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

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Vermentino di Gallura Gemellae 2002

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Vermentino di Gallura (Sardinia)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn and apple followed by aromas of broom, pear and pineapple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, delicate, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This wine is aged for 4-6 months.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

December 2003

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Vermentino di Gallura Piras 2002

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Vermentino di Gallura (Sardinia)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of hawthorn and apple followed by aromas of lemon, hazelnut and pear. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, delicate, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This wine is aged for 5-8 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

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Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Canayli 2002

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Vermentino di Gallura (Sardinia)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality and intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with aromas of hawthorn, hazelnut and pear followed by good aromas of almond, pineapple, jasmine, apple, peach and hints of honey and green pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and slightly round attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with good flavors of peach, pear and almond. This Vermentino ages for 4-6 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Pasta and risotto with fish, Soft cheese

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

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