{"product_id":"sella-mosca-alghero-cabernet-marchese-di-villamarina-riserva-2021","title":"Sella \u0026 Mosca Alghero Cabernet Marchese di Villamarina Riserva 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarchese di Villamarina Alghero Cabernet Riserva by Sella \u0026amp; Mosca is a still red wine with a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this Alghero boasts a silky texture, pronounced tannins and excellent freshness. On the palate, it offers a persistent taste, enriched by intense notes of black cherry and blackcurrant, followed by spicy hints of tobacco, cedar, leather and \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eTronçais oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine its utmost elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the coastal area of Alghero, in a landscape caressed by the sea. The sunny and breezy climate, combined with mild winters, allows the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen optimally until the late harvest, acquiring a \u003cstrong\u003econstant saline influence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards take root in \u003cstrong\u003estrong soils of ferrous clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals, wind-blown sands and ancient geological debris. This synergy between soil and climate ensures a perfect \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between body and acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in late autumn with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches. Destemming and crushing precede a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperatures. Alcoholic fermentation lasts about three weeks, followed in autumn by malolactic fermentation. Maturation involves ageing for fourteen to eighteen months in small \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, then continuing in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a year. The process ends with a period of rest in the cellar to best integrate the \u003cstrong\u003etannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crowning jewel of the historic winery \u003cstrong\u003eSella \u0026amp; Mosca\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1899, the Marchese di Villamarina pays tribute to an illustrious Sardinian family. A source of local pride and able to compete with the great French reds, this majestic \u003cstrong\u003emulti-award-winning Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e boasts prestigious accolades such as the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso. As this label is now out of production, it represents an invaluable oenological masterpiece to be savoured and treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sella \u0026 Mosca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419907018923,"sku":"61048","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/sella-mosca-alghero-cabernet-marchese-di-villamarina-riserva-2021_61048_1_be40dccb-5844-450b-9e50-18449088a4ce.webp?v=1776356516","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/sella-mosca-alghero-cabernet-marchese-di-villamarina-riserva-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}