Lillovè (2022) - Giuseppe Gabbas
Giuseppe Gabbas is recognised as one of the leading interpreters of Cannonau in Sardinia. The "Lillovè" is the freshest and most approachable of his wines, ideal for everyday drinking.
Lillovè (2022) - Giuseppe Gabbas
Type: Red Wine
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Grape variety: Cannonau
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Giuseppe Gabbas
Alcohol: 14,5
The appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
The Cannonau di Sardegna DOC is one of the most iconic wines of Sardinia, made from Cannonau, the most widely planted black grape variety on the island and considered one of the oldest Grenache varieties in the world. The DOC was established in 1972 and covers the whole of Sardinia, with particularly fine territorial expressions in the sub-zones of Oliena, Capo Ferrato and Jerzu.Cannonau di Sardegna DOC wines stand out for their aromatic intensity, robust structure and great longevity, with scents of red fruit, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, accompanied by elegant tannins and marked salinity.
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Who makes it: Giuseppe Gabbas
Giuseppe Gabbas is a benchmark producer on the Sardinian wine scene, known for his authentic interpretation of Cannonau di Sardegna. Set near Nuoro, his winery stands out for the care given to the vineyards and for the production of elegant, structured wines that are faithful to their territory. Gabbas’s approach combines tradition and innovation, with winemaking methods that bring out the authenticity of the variety and the unique character of Sardinia.
Find out more about Giuseppe GabbasThe vine of Lillovè
Cannonau
Cannonau is the most iconic black grape variety of Sardinia, considered one of the oldest Grenache varieties in the world. Grown across the whole island, it is at its best on the sandy, granite and limestone soils of the hill and coastal areas, giving rise to wines of great structure, aromatic intensity and longevity.
Find out moreLillovè: the Nuoro area
Nuoro
Nuoro is a city and a region in the heart of Sardinia, known as the island’s “cultural heart” for its rich history, its authentic traditions and its links with Sardinian literature, represented by illustrious figures such as Grazia Deledda, Nobel laureate for literature. The area covers varied country, taking in mountains, plateaux and valleys, offering landscapes of extraordinary beauty.
Find out more about NuoroClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Lillovè
Primary aromas: Ripe cherry, blackberry, plum
Secondary aromas: Floral notes, mineral shades
Tasting notes: A wine with a fresh, immediate character, with aromas of ripe red fruit and light floral notes. On the palate it is soft, with delicate tannins and a pleasant freshness that makes it easy to drink.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Light |
| Acidity | Media |
| Tannin | Soft |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Bright ruby red |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Lillovè
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreSkin maceration
Maceration on part of the skins throughout alcoholic fermentation is a technique in which the must stays in partial contact with the skins for the whole fermentation. It extracts aroma, colour and structure in a controlled way, without excessive tannic intensity, which makes it ideal for structured whites, orange wines and more elegant reds.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Lillovè
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
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