2021 Marghia Cannonau di Sardegna, Antichi Poderi Jerzu

• Style: Dry, structured Cannonau
• Taste: Blackberry, redcurrant, dried herbs, mineral edge
• Food: Grilled lamb, roasted meats, hearty pasta
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16°C, in the glass 12+ months

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ruby-hued blackberry and redcurrant coil around dried herbs and a saline mineral edge. The tannin structure is neither soft nor aggressive, just present and purposeful. At 14% ABV, this Cannonau drinks with a dry freshness that belies its intensity—the kind of wine you return to glass after glass. The 2021 vintage brought a cool growing season tempered by a scorching September, concentrating fruit while keeping acidity alive.

The Winery — Antichi Poderi Jerzu

A cooperative of 430 growers based in Jerzu, within Sardinia's Ogliastra region, Antichi Poderi Jerzu was founded in 1950 when the village doctor united 45 locals determined to make better wine. Today, winemakers Biagio Boi and Franco Bernabei oversee 650 hectares stretching from the Gennargentu mountains toward the coast, accessing multiple microclimates across hillside vineyards planted on schist and limestone soils at elevations up to 500 metres. The 2021 spent 12 months in stainless steel and Slavonian oak, which adds structure without overriding the wine's herb-forward, saline character.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve cool around 16°C with grilled lamb chops, pork with bitter greens, or hearty pasta with meat sauce. Cannonau is Sardinia's signature variety, and this expression ranks among the finest we've found. Perfect for weeknight drinking or Sunday lunch—one of the most rewarding bottles from an island that rewards authenticity over fashion. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly, it's equally at home with BBQ, stews, roasts, and game. Explore more from Sardinia, or browse the rest of our Italy selection.