Sella & Mosca
Alghero Rosso Tanca Farra 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alghero Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cannonau |
| Aging | Ageing lasts three years, initially in barriques and subsequently in medium-capacity oak barrels at a temperature of 15°C, and at least 6 months in bottle. |
- Blend and origin: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cannonau from Alghero, Sardinia DOC
- Ageing: 3 years in barriques and oak barrels at 15°C followed by 6 months in bottle
- Aromas: morello cherry, myrtle, anise and rose water with refined notes of pipe tobacco
- On the palate: full-bodied structure, silky and glyceric texture, firm tannins and a balsamic-cocoa finish
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour; serve at 16–18°C with stews, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tanca Farrà Alghero Rosso by Sella & Mosca is an enveloping blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cannonau. Characterised by a deep red colour with violet hues, it offers an intense aromatic bouquet of morello cherry, myrtle, anise and rose water, enhanced by elegant hints of pipe tobacco. On the palate, it stands out for its silky and glyceric texture, supported by firm yet controlled tannins that give structure and volume to the sip. The finish is pleasantly persistent, with balsamic notes and hints of cocoa. Thanks to its complexity, it pairs perfectly with braised meats and game.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Alghero, Sardinia, from the vineyards of the Sella & Mosca estate located in the I Piani area. Here, the vines grow on soils rich in clay and iron minerals, a composition that gives the wine a high aromatic concentration and a distinct gustatory precision. The agricultural management follows certified Equalitas sustainable protocols, demonstrating care for the ecosystem. Alghero Rosso represents the authentic expression of the Sardinian wine-growing region, offering a sip with a strong regional identity.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the separate harvesting of Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon, to respect their different ripening times. After a period of cold cryomaceration, the must undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. Once the blend is created, the wine matures for three years, ageing first in small barrels and then in oak casks at a constant temperature. A further rest of at least six months in the bottle stabilises the organoleptic profile, ensuring the wine has a remarkable ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Alghero at the sustainable Sella & Mosca estate, Tanca Farrà pays tribute to the “tanca”, a plot of land historically demarcated to protect the finest grapes, and the “farra”, a term linked to the island’s ancient agricultural tradition. This enveloping Alghero Rosso DOC is born from the union of Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on soils rich in clay and iron minerals. The 2022 vintage, awarded 91 points by James Suckling, stands out for its excellent ageing potential, releasing intense and persistent aromas of morello cherry and myrtle, enriched by sweet notes of tobacco.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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 Alghero Rosso Tanca Farra 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alghero DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cannonau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Sella & Mosca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Alghero at the sustainable Sella & Mosca estate, Tanca Farrà pays tribute to the "tanca", a plot of land historically demarcated to protect the finest grapes, and the "farra", a term linked to the island’s ancient agricultural tradition. This enveloping Alghero Rosso DOC is born from the union of Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on soils rich in clay and iron minerals. The 2022 vintage, awarded 91 points by James Suckling, stands out for its excellent ageing potential, releasing intense and persistent aromas of morello cherry and myrtle, enriched by sweet notes of tobacco. |
| Origin | Località I Piani, Alghero (Sassari), Sardinia, Italy |
| Soil composition | Terreni ricchi di minerali ferrosi e argilla |
| Harvest | End of September (Cannonau) and first ten days of October (Cabernet Sauvignon) |
| Fermentation temperature | 22-24 °C |
| Fermentation | 3 days |
| Production technique | Cryomaceration (cold maceration); alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks; ageing in barriques and then in oak barrels; at least 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | The two varieties are vinified separately and blended at the final stage; after crushing, cold maceration (cryomaceration) takes place for 3 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 22–24 °C for 3 days with skin contact; this is followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Ageing lasts three years, initially in barriques and subsequently in medium-capacity oak barrels at a temperature of 15°C, and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |