Sella & Mosca
Alghero Cabernet Marchese di Villamarina Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOC Alghero Cabernet Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Matured in Tronçais oak barriques for 18 months, then in traditional casks for a further 12 months; final ageing in bottle in cellars at 16°C for at least 18 months. |
- Name and origin: Alghero DOC Riserva 2021, Sardinia (Sassari), coastal area
- Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from late harvest with selected manual picking
- Aromas: morello cherry, blackcurrant, tobacco, spices, cedar, leather and balsamic notes
- Ageing: 14–18 months in Tronçais barriques, 12 in cask and 18 in bottle
- Serving: decant for 1 hour, serve at 18–20 °C, ideal with red meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marchese di Villamarina Alghero Cabernet Riserva by Sella & Mosca is a still red wine with a full-bodied structure. 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 balsamic nuances. The long ageing in Tronçais oak barrels gives the wine its utmost elegance.
Where it comes from
The 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 constant saline influence. The vineyards take root in strong soils of ferrous clay, rich in minerals, wind-blown sands and ancient geological debris. This synergy between soil and climate ensures a perfect balance between body and acidity.
How it is produced
Production begins in late autumn with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches. Destemming and crushing precede a maceration on the skins 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 barrels, then continuing in traditional barrels for a year. The process ends with a period of rest in the cellar to best integrate the tannic structure.
History and Curiosities
The crowning jewel of the historic winery Sella & Mosca, 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 multi-award-winning Riserva 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.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
89/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1899
- Oenologist: Giovanni Pinna
- Bottles produced: 4.800.000
- Hectares: 520
| Name | Sella & Mosca Alghero Cabernet Marchese di Villamarina Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alghero DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Sella & Mosca |
| Story | History and Curiosities The crowning jewel of the historic winery Sella & Mosca, 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 multi-award-winning Riserva 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. |
| Origin | Fascia costiera di Alghero (provincia di Sassari), Sardegna, Italia |
| Climate | Sunny and breezy coastal climate, with mild winters |
| Soil composition | Strong soils of ferrous clays, ancient geological debris and aeolian sands. |
| Harvest | Late autumn |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 3 weeks. |
| Production technique | Late harvest with manual picking and selection; destemming and crushing; skin maceration; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation; maturation in Tronçais oak barriques, then in traditional casks; bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Late harvest with manual picking and selection of the grapes; destemming and crushing; maceration on the skins (4–5 days) at 15°C; alcoholic fermentation at 20°C for about 3 weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation by autumn; maturation in Tronçais oak barriques for 14–18 months, then in traditional barrels for 12 months and bottle ageing for at least 18 months. |
| Aging | Matured in Tronçais oak barriques for 18 months, then in traditional casks for a further 12 months; final ageing in bottle in cellars at 16°C for at least 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |