Cantina Oliena
Cantina Oliena works with Cannonau, the indigenous red grape of Sardegna, in Italy's sun-drenched south. The winery's portfolio centers on expressions from the Nepente di Oliena designation, a classification that reflects the particular terroir of this Sardinian zone. The Nepente di Oliena Cannonau di Sardegna, the winery's flagship, has drawn attention from Wine Advocate and Decanter. The Corrasi Nepente di Oliena Riserva, a reserve-level Cannonau, and the Irilai Nepente di Oliena Classico round out the core range. Cannonau itself—known for dark fruit, spice, and structured tannins—thrives in Sardegna's Mediterranean climate, where old vines and limestone soils shape the character of the wines. Cantina Oliena's focus on this single varietal and single appellation offers a direct study in how Sardinian Cannonau expresses itself across different vineyard selections and aging regimens.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter