Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 2021
Full bodied and spicy, with refined aromas of blackcurrant and plum jam enhanced by violet overtones. The warming embrace on the palate is beautifully balanced, with subtle toasted notes on the finish.
The Cannonau grapes for the Riserva come from the Alghero vineyard. Cannonau is a late-ripening variety which thrives in the hot, dry conditions of Sardinia. The vines are grown in both the warm and sandy seaside vineyards, combined with the harsh and rock inland soils of the hills. The vines are trained according to spurred cordon methods and have an average age of 18 years. They are planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare. The climate is typically Mediterranean which is positively influenced by the proximity of the sea, with mild winters and warm, dry summers and favourable diurnal temperature differences. The Mistral wind, which is often rich in saltiness, combined with the proximity to the sea, impart the wines with saline notes and minerality. The vineyard is cultivated sustainably; the vines are surrounded by tree lined avenues and Mediterranean scrubland to encourage biodiversity. Integrated management is used to combat vine pests.
The grapes were fermented with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 18 to 28°C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins took place to extract aromas, flavours and colour. The wine was aged in oak barrels for at least six months, before being cellared for two years, which favoured the development of classic Mediterranean characters.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Subregion | Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva |
| Grapes | Cannonau 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2.6 |
| Body | C |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Over a century ago, two Piedmontese adventurers, Mr. Sella, an engineer, and Mr. Mosca, a lawyer, explored the uncultivated land of Sardinia. They instantly fell in love with its natural beauty and saw the potential of the terroir; thus Sella & Mosca was born. In 1899, the recovery of the land started and in 1901 the first vineyard was established. In 1903, the cellars were constructed and these historic cellars are still used today for ageing the wines. Located just over six miles from Alghero, in the Northwest of Sardinia, Sella & Mosca’s 520-hectare vineyard sits on ancient, sun-kissed lands where the grapes are imbued with salinity and minerality from the proximity to the sea. The mosaic of terroirs is captured in additional vineyards in Gallura and Sulcis where the nuances of the sites add character to the wines. In 2016, Sella & Mosca joined the Terra Moretti family. With a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity, the estate is certified by Equalitas. Oenologist Giovanni Pinna translates the grapes into stylish wines that capture the essence of the exceptional terroir of Sardegna.
