Cantina Surrau Cannonau di Sardegna Naracu
カンティーナ・スッラウ カンノナウ・ディ・サルデーニャ ナラク
Cantina Surrau
Cannonau (Grenache)
About this wine
Naracu is Vigne Surrau's fresh, open-styled Cannonau di Sardegna, sourced from roughly 20-year-old vines rooted in sandy, weathered granite soils at about 150 meters elevation in Arzachena (Gallura). Medium ruby in color, it shows tart red-fruit aromas of cranberry, red plum, orange peel, and raspberry, with graphite and brick undertones adding a stony, dusty balance. On the palate it is tangy yet rich, medium-bodied, and well-rounded with a crisp, fresh finish — a more approachable, food-friendly counterpart to the estate's flagship Sincaru.
A lighter, juicier entry point into Cannonau than the estate's flagship Sincaru — great for those new to Sardinian reds.
Sommelier's Note
"Naracu proves Cannonau doesn't need weight to have soul — it's fresh, fruit-driven, and dangerously easy to drink."
Food Pairings
Excellent with charcuterie, grilled sausages, grilled vegetables, pasta with rich tomato-based meat sauce, roasted meats, and aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, pasta night, gatherings with grilled food
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cannonau (Grenache)
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- $17-21 (US retail, per vintage)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cannonau (Grenache) from ~20-year-old vines on sandy, weathered granite soils at ~150m elevation in Arzachena. Aged 6 months in stainless steel followed by approximately 3 months in bottle before release, preserving a fresh and open character. ABV approx. 14.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Naracu taste like?
- Tart, fresh red fruit — cranberry, red plum, and raspberry — with graphite and mineral undertones from the granite soils, finishing crisp and well-rounded.
- What food pairs well with Naracu?
- Charcuterie, grilled sausages, tomato-based pasta with meat sauce, roasted meats, and aged cheeses are all excellent matches.
- How is Naracu different from Surrau's other Cannonau, Sincaru?
- Naracu is aged only in stainless steel and bottle, giving it a fresher, more open, fruit-forward style, while Sincaru rests in large oak barrels for a rounder, more structured profile.
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