The versatile and accessible 2015 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 'Inu is a warm companion to a straightforward Sardinian roasted lamb and artichoke dinner, simply seasoned with garlic, salt, olive oil and parsley. The wine is softly textured and rich, with abundant tones of black fruit, wild cherry and black currant. The quality of fruit is sweet, supple and driven by that bright island sunshine. The wine spends 12 months in oak and comes out on the other end with a 14.5% alcohol content that is evident, especially in this warm vintage. Some 9,000 bottles were made.

The oak-aged 2014 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 'Inu is 90% Cannonau with a 10% component of mixed native and international grapes. This wine offers immediate appeal and noticeable fruit purity that makes all the difference. This cooler vintage presents a mild mouthfeel with a lean and compact approach. What really stands out here, however, is that purity of fruit.

The 2005 Cannonau Riserva ’Inu is sublime, elegant and refined, with layers of flavors that continue to develop as the wine sits in the glass. Dark fruit, licorice, mint, minerals and sweet spices are just some of the nuances that can be found in this exquisite, irresistible Cannonau. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799