A flagship wine from Sardinia, the 2010 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva presents a very authentic portrait of the island's most celebrated red grape. There is austerity here and a sense of vinous earnestness that distinguishes the wine's unique personality. Instead of banal softness or richness, here you get firm lines and sharp contours with bright berry, spice, licorice and grilled herb. There should be some fat in your food pairing (cheese or pork belly) to counter the wine's rigid persona.