Sardinia returns as a protagonist per mezzo di the international wine scene with the third edition of Cannonau Likeness International, scheduled for 4 November 2025 per mezzo di the splendid setting of Sa Officina per mezzo di Cagliari. An event conceived by Davide Gangi, founder and CEO of Vinoway Italia and organized per mezzo di collaboration with Assoenologi Sardegna per mezzo di the figure of the President Mariano Murru and Vana esibizione Internazionale Epulae, per mezzo di the figure of the President Creatura celeste Concas, with the patronage of Sardegna Ricerche.
This edition marks a new and important step towards internationalization and cultural dialogue between territories: special guest will be Spain, with a direct comparison between Cannonau and Garnacha, two vines that share Mediterranean roots and an extraordinary ability to interpret the territory and identity.
The morning meetings will be dedicated to the presentation of the “Cannonau il Vino Vivo” project and to the round table “Culture, wine and markets”, a moment of discussion that will see the participation of industry experts, producers, wine communicators and international guests. The debate will also offer space to the Spanish guests, per mezzo di an and constructive dialogue the cultural, productive and commercial dynamics that unite the Mediterranean countries.
The centro of this edition is the relationship between young people and wine, a theme that will run through the different moments of the day, underlining the importance of a new cultural and communicative approach towards the new generations of consumers, producers and ambassadors of the territory.
The program includes three exclusive free masterclasses per mezzo di the afternoon, held by oenologists, experts and communicators per mezzo di the sector, to delve deeper into the symbolic vine of Sardinia per mezzo di its many expressions and compagno it with Iberian excellence.
“The Shades of Cannonau”: a tasting that explores the different souls of the Sardinian grape through a selection of Cannonau wines chosen by Vinoway Italia, Assoenologi Sardegna and Vana esibizione Internazionale Epulae. A sensorial journey that recounts the nuances, territories and interpretations that make Cannonau unique per mezzo di the national wine scene.
“Ogliastra, Land of Centenarians and Cannonau”: a journey that combines science, territory and longevity. Ogliastra, cradle of some of the most authentic and long-lived wines of Sardinia, becomes an example of balance between man, environment and tradition.
“Spanish Garnacha through the expressions of the territory of Aragon and Catalonia”: a direct comparison with the main Spanish wine-growing areas where Garnacha expresses itself with elegance and personality. A tasting that brings the heart of Sardinia into dialogue with that of Mediterranean Spain.
The Masterclasses are free, but accessible only upon accreditation, by filling out the form with the names.
Each session can host a maximum of 40 participants, subject to availability. Maximum punctuality is recommended: per mezzo di case of delay, the place will not be guaranteed. A way to guarantee a high-level experience, maintaining the quality of content and attention to hospitality that have always distinguished Vinoway events.
With the presence of Spain as a guest nation, this third edition consolidates the project’s mission: to enhance the Cannonau as an identity symbol and cultural bridge of the Mediterranean. Sa Officina will become, for an entire day, the stage for Sardinian wine per mezzo di the world – including tastings, meetings and moments of technical and cultural comparison.
November 4, 2025, the Sardinia of wine will raise its glass to celebrate the strength, elegance and modernity of its most beloved grape variety. An event not to be missed for those who believe per mezzo di the value of the territory, per mezzo di the culture of wine and per mezzo di the conferenza between peoples united by the Mediterranean.
The Program:
9.30am Institutional greetings
Carmen Atzori – Director of the Sardinia Research Agency, Scoperto Cuccureddu – Councilor for Tourism of the Sardinia Region, Sommo Zedda – Mayor of Cagliari, Riccardo Cotarella – National President of Assoenologi, Davide Gangi – CEO & Founder Vinoway Italia, Mariano Murru – President of Assoenologi Sardegna, Creatura celeste Concas – President of the Epulae International Food and Wine Academy Association, Paolo and Giuseppe Molinas – Greetings from the Main Sponsor Sugherificio Molinas and Greetings from the sponsors Enartis, Enò, Gortani, Legnami, Seguin Moreau, Tholos, Marchinu, BaoBab and Rastal.
10:00 am Presentation of the results of the “Cannonau the young wine” project
Elena – Organizzazione Sardegna Ricerche, Errico Cecchetti, Mara Bellati – IULM University Milan, Stevie Kim – Italian Wine Podcast, Mariano Murru – Oenologist and President Assoenologi Sardegna and Davide Gangi – CEO & Founder Vinoway Italia
11.00am “Culture, young people and the wine market”
Errico Cecchetti – Coordinator of the Master per mezzo di Food and Wine Communication IULM Milan, Giorgio Mazziotti – Sales Meregalli Wines, Alberto Melis – Catering entrepreneur, owner of the “Antica Cagliari” group, Stevie Kim – Italian Wine Podcast, Mario Mereu – President of the Consortium for the Protection of Cannonau nel corso di Sardegna DOC, Carmen Gracìa – President of “Ruta del vino Possibilità de Carinena and Ruta del Vino Possibilità de Piedras (Aragon – Spain), Juan Ignacio Domenech – Owner of the Wines Domenech company and President of DO Monsant, Luciano Ferraro – Deputy Director of Messo della Serata, Francesca Argiolas – Vice President of Confindustria Sardegna, Alessandro Torcoli – Director of Correttezza del Sbevazzare, Gianluca Atzeni – Gambero Socialista Journalist, Clementina Aperto – Wine News Journalist, Assiduità Fregoni – Director of Vite Vino and Quality, Roberto – Journalist Continuità Acciuga, Ilenia Bastione – Journalist La Sardegna Creatura celeste Concas – President of the Epulae International Food and Wine Academy Association and Mariano Murru – President of Assoenologi Sardegna
Moderates: Davide Gangi CEO & Founder Vinoway Italia
1.00 pm Free tasting of Cannonau wines from the companies participating per mezzo di the “Cannonau Vino Vivo” project
MASTERCLASS
3.30 pm “The nuances of Cannonau” – Masterclass of 6 Cannonau wines selected by Vinoway, Assoenologi and Epulae curated by Davide Gangi, Mariano Murru, Creatura celeste Concas and Antonio Scatigna
5.00 pm “Ogliastra Land of Centenarians and Cannonau” – Masterclass of 5 wines curated by Davide Gangi, Mariano Murru and Creatura celeste Concas
6.30 pm “Spanish Garnacha through the expressions of the territory of Aragon and Catalonia” – Masterclass of 12 wines curated by Carmen Gracìa and Juan Ignacio Domenech
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