B. United International Inc. - BB10 | Specialty brewed with Cannonau wine grapes

Wine Grape: Cannonau di Sardegna
The origins of the Cannonau grape are unknown. The general belief is that it appeared on the Italian island of Sardinia in the 14th century, brought from Spain, during a period of Spanish domination of the island, and that it is either the canonazo grape of Seville or the granaxa grape of Aragon. There is also a belief (also unsubstantiated) that the cannonau grape is actually grenache! However it got there, canonau vines acclimated quickly to Sardinia, spreading thorughout the island and now making up over 20 per cent of the island's grape
vine plantings. Despite the vast plantings of cannonau, the wine is produced in relatively limited quantity. This is so because of what is known as short-pruning, a system of training the vines that drastically curtails fruit production. Cannonau grows just about all over Sardinia, but it is considered best
if grown on medium slopes of rich non-volcanic soil with minimum moisture and alkilinity.

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The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	Barley s.r.l.
Brewery Tour:	Barley Guide
Website:	www.barley.it

Birrificio Barley was an idea started by two partners: Isidoro Perra Nicola Mascia. Barley opened its doors in 2006 in Maracalagonis (CA). It is a small craft brewery with the creative idea of producing beers that would be served on tables in parallel to wine.

For more information regarding Birrificio Barley and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Birrificio Barley Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Aroma:	"A natural “vinosity” accompanies us along the trip, from the warm and sumptuos scent of caramel, cocoa, dried plum, morello cherry and “strawberry” grapes ..."
Flavor:	"... rich of complex flavors such as caramel, chocolate, liquorice, and plums with notes of sweet dried fruits such as figs and sultana."