Sella & Mosca
Alghero Liquoroso Riserva Anghelu Ruju 2009
| Denomination | DOC Alghero Liquoroso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels (large casks) for at least 5 years. |
- Type: Sweet fortified red wine DOC Alghero Riserva, vintage 2009
- Origin: 100% Cannonau from Alghero, Sardinia, by Sella & Mosca
- Drying process: Grapes sun-dried for 20 days on cane racks
- Vinification: Fermentation halted to retain 90 g/l of sugars
- Ageing: 5 years in large oak barrels, 18% vol, 14–16°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Anghelu Ruju, produced by Sella & Mosca, is a sweet fortified red wine distinguished by its deep and structured aromatic profile. In the glass, it displays a pronounced garnet hue, opening up to a bouquet where clear notes of ripe fruit stand out, followed by elegant hints of cinnamon and walnut husk. On the palate, it is warm, full and enveloping, offering a pleasantly spicy finish. This wine, endowed with remarkable longevity, proves ideal for moments of contemplation at the end of a meal. Served chilled, it pairs harmoniously with desserts and chocolate, elegantly balancing the robust flavours of savoury cheeses.
Where it comes from
Its origin is firmly rooted in Sardinia, within the sunny coastal area of Alghero. In this region, Sella & Mosca cultivates vast vineyards, making the most of land reclaimed through historic drainage works. The warm and breezy environment allows the Cannonau grapes to ripen, concentrating all their expressive power. The character of the land is reflected in a pure expression of Alghero Liquoroso Riserva, which combines the energy of the fruit with a measured and steady evolution over time. The Mediterranean climate gives the harvest a unique density, a fundamental requirement to support the long ageing in the cellar.
How it is produced
The process begins in September with a slow natural sun-drying of the grape bunches for about twenty days on cane racks, carefully protected from night-time humidity. This is followed by red vinification, during which fermentation is halted at the right moment to preserve the rich residual sugar. After a period in stainless steel, alcohol is added to stabilise and define the structural profile. The cycle concludes with a rest of at least five years in large oak barrels, a crucial stage that defines the wine’s elegance, smoothness and sensory complexity.
History and Curiosities
Born from the centuries-old dedication of Sella & Mosca in Alghero, Anghelu Ruju expresses the most authentic soul of Sardinia. This fine sweet fortified red is the result of a fascinating drying process: the grapes rest for twenty days in the sun on reed frames, thus concentrating sugars and intense aromas. The fermentation, skilfully interrupted, is followed by maturation in oak barrels for at least five years. The result is an enveloping meditation wine, characterised by an extraordinary longevity capable of elegantly defying the passage of decades.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- Start up year: 1899
- Oenologist: Giovanni Pinna
- Bottles produced: 4.800.000
- Hectares: 520
| Name | Sella & Mosca Alghero Liquoroso Riserva Anghelu Ruju 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red fortified wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Alghero DOC |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Sella & Mosca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the centuries-old dedication of Sella & Mosca in Alghero, Anghelu Ruju expresses the most authentic soul of Sardinia. This fine sweet fortified red is the result of a fascinating drying process: the grapes rest for twenty days in the sun on reed frames, thus concentrating sugars and intense aromas. The fermentation, skilfully interrupted, is followed by maturation in oak barrels for at least five years. The result is an enveloping meditation wine, characterised by an extraordinary longevity capable of elegantly defying the passage of decades. |
| Origin | Alghero (Sassari) |
| Harvest | Second and third week of September |
| Fermentation temperature | From 18 °C to 28 °C, then lowered to interrupt fermentation |
| Production technique | Natural sun-drying for about 20 days on cane racks raised off the ground (covered in the evening); red vinification with fermentation at variable temperatures (from 18°C to 28°C) then interrupted by lowering the temperature; subsequent fortification; ageing in large oak barrels for at least 5 years. |
| Wine making | After a long natural drying in the sun (about 20 days on reed mats raised off the ground and covered in the evening), the grapes are vinified as a red wine with fermentation at an increasing temperature from 18°C to 28°C; when about two-thirds of the sugars have been consumed, fermentation is stopped by lowering the temperature to maintain a residual sugar content of about 90 g/l. The wine matures in stainless steel until the spring following the harvest, then it is fortified and undergoes a long ageing in large oak casks (at least 5 years). |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels (large casks) for at least 5 years. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 90.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |