Sella & Mosca
Cannonau Dimonios Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Aging | 24 months in total: at least 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by approximately 6 months of bottle ageing. |
- Grape variety: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva 2022, 100% pure Cannonau.
- Aroma: notes of Mediterranean scrub, ripe red fruits, sweet spices and cocoa.
- Vinification: cold maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature up to 28-30 °C.
- Ageing: 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
- Pairings: decant for one hour at 16-18 °C. Ideal with roasts, robust first courses and cheeses.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sella & Mosca Dimonios Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva is a still red wine that embodies the essence of the Sardinian territory, made from Cannonau grapes. The brilliant ruby glass reveals notes of Mediterranean scrub, ripe red fruits and spices, with elegant toasted and bitter chocolate touches. On the palate, it is creamy, perfectly balanced between earthy nuances and maritime savouriness. The solid structure, supported by well-balanced tannins, leads to a warm and persistent finish. It is ideal paired with hearty first courses, roast meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in vineyards located between the Alghero area and the hills south of Monte Limbara, in Gallura. Here, the Cannonau vines sink their roots into warm, sandy soils, a pedoclimatic condition that gives the wine a full texture and a pronounced savoury component. The spur-pruned cordon training ensures low yields to encourage greater aromatic intensity. Harvesting takes place in mid-October, aiming for complete polyphenolic ripeness. This timing allows for the collection of bunches rich in substance, laying the foundation for a complex and deep aromatic profile.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a cold pre-fermentation maceration, a technique aimed at delicately extracting colour and primary aromas. The subsequent fermentation at controlled temperature optimises the extraction of structure. The elegance of the sip is refined during a long maturation period: the wine rests for at least twelve months in large Slavonian oak barrels, a stage that smooths the tannic profile and imparts enveloping toasted notes. The process is completed with a careful final ageing, essential for harmonising all the sensory components and giving balance to the wine.
History and Curiosities
Named after the famous anthem of the proud Sassari Brigade, this pure Cannonau expresses the authentic soul of Sardinia, signed by Sella & Mosca. Grown in the warm, sandy soils of Gallura, this red wine matures slowly in large Slavonian oak barrels, acquiring a bold, enveloping and pleasantly tannic structure. Each sip releases elegant aromas of Mediterranean scrub, ripe red fruit and sweet spices, making it perfect to accompany rich first courses and the traditional roast suckling pig.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1899
- Oenologist: Giovanni Pinna
- Bottles produced: 4.800.000
- Hectares: 520
| Name | Sella & Mosca Cannonau Riserva Dimonios 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Sella & Mosca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Named after the famous anthem of the proud Sassari Brigade, this pure Cannonau expresses the authentic soul of Sardinia, signed by Sella & Mosca. Grown in the warm, sandy soils of Gallura, this red wine matures slowly in large Slavonian oak barrels, acquiring a bold, enveloping and pleasantly tannic structure. Each sip releases elegant aromas of Mediterranean scrub, ripe red fruit and sweet spices, making it perfect to accompany rich first courses and the traditional roast suckling pig. |
| Origin | Alghero (Sassari), hills south of Monte Limbara in Gallura |
| Soil composition | Warm and sandy soils |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Around mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 - 28 °C (final phase up to 28 - 30 °C) |
| Production technique | Pre-fermentation cold maceration; temperature-controlled fermentation with a gradual increase; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Harvest in mid-October after complete polyphenolic ripening; pre-fermentation cold maceration (without fermentation) to extract aromas and colouring substances; fermentation at a controlled temperature with a gradual increase from 18 to 28°C (up to 28–30°C in the final stage); ageing for about 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels followed by bottle ageing for about 6 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in total: at least 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by approximately 6 months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |