i. Biography
Francesco Cadinu has served as winemaker at Cantina Francesco Cadinu in Mamoiada, Sardinia, Italy, since 2015, working from a winery that carries his own name and was founded that same year by Francesco and his wife, Simonetta. The estate’s approach is direct: 100% Cannonau grapes, with the variety kept at the center of the cellar’s output.
Coming Up
Since 2015, the winemaking at Cantina Francesco Cadinu has been defined by continuity rather than turnover. The estate, established in that same year by Francesco and Simonetta, sits in Mamoiada with a family structure built into its foundation. Because the winery bears his name, Francesco Cadinu’s role is visible in the identity of the business as much as in the wines themselves. Working with 100% Cannonau grapes keeps the focus narrow and legible, with each vintage tied to the same grape and the same Sardinian setting.
Where They Are Now
Francesco Cadinu continues as winemaker, maintaining the same role he has held since 2015 at Cantina Francesco Cadinu. The wines remain made entirely from Cannonau grapes, keeping the estate’s profile centered on a single variety. For a winery established by Francesco and Simonetta in 2015, that consistency is part of the structure of the business, not an afterthought.
Career - winemaker — Cantina Francesco Cadinu, Mamoiada, Sardinia, Italy (2015–present)
Signature
Francesco's signature dishes include Perdas Longas, Ghirada Elisi, Ghirada Fittiloghe, and Tziu Simone. The list is compact, but it establishes a set of named references associated with Francesco's work. Within Cantina Francesco Cadinu, these signature dishes sit alongside the estate’s Cannonau-based wines as part of the identity attached to his name.
FAQ What is Francesco Cadinu's current role? As of 2026, Francesco Cadinu is Winemaker. What is Francesco Cadinu known for? Wines made from 100% Cannonau grapes.
