Mandrolisai DOC
No strip issued. I'm still hunting a bottle.
A mountain blend from the center of the island, where old bush vines of Bovale, Cannonau and Monica are often co-planted and co-fermented. The wines are mid weight and savory: sour cherry, blackberry, pepper, wild fennel, a mineral iron note and firm, slightly rustic tannin, with the acidity that comes from vineyards at 600 meters or more. Recently rediscovered by the natural wine crowd, and Fradiles has given it a US presence.
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Can you help me get one?Bottles I'm chasing
Fradiles
Mandrolisai Fradiles
Atzara estate with old vines, bright and peppery with fine tannin; the most visible Mandrolisai in the US.
$25 to $32Wine-SearcherCantina del Mandrolisai
Mandrolisai Superiore Kent'Annos
The Sorgono cooperative's superiore from old vines, a little riper and oakier, good value.
$20 to $28Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fradiles | Mandrolisai Fradiles Atzara estate with old vines, bright and peppery with fine tannin; the most visible Mandrolisai in the US. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina del Mandrolisai | Mandrolisai Superiore Kent'Annos The Sorgono cooperative's superiore from old vines, a little riper and oakier, good value. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |