Cannonau of Ogliastra

They call it the centenarians' wine: in Ogliastra, where people live longer than almost anywhere on Earth, Cannonau is everyday culture. Vines clinging to the heels, family cellars and a red that smells of Mediterranean maquis.

Details and how to get there

## The long-life wine Blue-zone studies spotlighted the Ogliastra shepherd's daily glass: rich in polyphenols, drunk in moderation and always in company.

The truth is simpler than the legend — here wine is part of a slow way of life, not an elixir.

## Heroic vineyards Between Jerzu and Cardedu the rows climb terraces wrested from limestone: harvesting here is an act of stubbornness.

The wineries — from the great cooperative to micro family estates — welcome visitors gladly: you taste among the barrels and leave with stories as well as bottles.

## Our house tip At I Mandorli we serve local Cannonau and arrange winery visits with tastings on request.

The perfect moment? September, when the air smells of must and the villages live the harvest.

At a glance

Capital: Jerzu, 'wine town', with its historic cooperative

Try: vineyard tastings around Jerzu, Cardedu and Tortolì

I Mandorli Boutique Country Retreat in Ogliastra: breakfast, pool, free parking and Lotzorai beaches 12 minutes away.