Sella & Mosca
Cannonau di Sardegna Medeus 2024
| Denomination | DOC Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Aging | Refined for several months in stainless steel; matures in steel, large barrels and concrete to harmonise structure and fragrance |
- Identity: 100% Cannonau DOC 2024, 14% vol, Alghero Sardinia; 89 pts James Suckling
- Aroma: notes of red jam, violet, Mediterranean herbs and a balsamic touch
- Taste: fresh and savoury, full-bodied, soft and enveloping tannins, silky finish
- Production: 15 days maceration, fermentation in steel at 18-28°C, malolactic
- Serving: aged in steel, barrels and cement; serve at 14-16°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sella & Mosca Medeus Cannonau di Sardegna is a still red wine that represents an authentic expression of Sardinia’s most renowned grape variety. Characterised by a bright ruby colour, it offers aromas of red fruit jam, Mediterranean scrub and balsamic hints of violet. On the palate, the sip is fresh and savoury, with a full and enveloping body. Soft tannins define a silky texture, leading to a long and harmonious finish. This wine interprets the Cannonau di Sardegna denomination with great precision, making it an ideal companion for flavourful first courses and grilled meats.
Where it comes from
The Cannonau grapes come from vineyards located near Alghero, in the heart of the historic Sella & Mosca estate. The vines are trained using the spur-pruned cordon method, with careful agronomic management to maintain low yields and enhance the territorial identity of the fruit. Constant care in the vineyard ensures optimal ripening of the grapes, giving the wine a smooth drinkability and impeccable taste balance.
How it is produced
The production process involves a fifteen-day maceration accompanied by temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks, which is essential for preserving the primary aromas. After malolactic fermentation, which adds softness, the wine matures for several months in a process involving steel, large barrels and concrete. This carefully calibrated ageing allows the power of the grape variety to be harmonised with refined elegance. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for about an hour before tasting.
History and Curiosities
Born in Alghero from the expertise of Sella & Mosca, a historic estate founded in 1899, Medeus embodies the island's genuine passion for winemaking. Under the guidance of oenologist Giovanni Pinna, this Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2024 offers an expressive interpretation of the region's signature grape variety, already appreciated by critics. Blending a noble historical legacy with a vibrant freshness on the palate, the wine captivates with intense aromas of red fruit jam and balsamic notes, celebrating the purest Sardinian winemaking tradition in every glass.
Awards
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2024
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 di Sardegna Medeus 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| 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 Born in Alghero from the expertise of Sella & Mosca, a historic estate founded in 1899, Medeus embodies the island's genuine passion for winemaking. Under the guidance of oenologist Giovanni Pinna, this Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2024 offers an expressive interpretation of the region's signature grape variety, already appreciated by critics. Blending a noble historical legacy with a vibrant freshness on the palate, the wine captivates with intense aromas of red fruit jam and balsamic notes, celebrating the purest Sardinian winemaking tradition in every glass. |
| Origin | Alghero, Sardinia, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4444 - 4545 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 - 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for 15 days with fermentation at controlled temperature (18-28 °C) in steel tanks; malolactic fermentation; ageing for several months in stainless steel, large barrels and concrete. |
| Wine making | 15-day maceration with fermentation at controlled temperature (18-28 °C); malolactic fermentation carried out; fermentation in steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the fruit |
| Aging | Refined for several months in stainless steel; matures in steel, large barrels and concrete to harmonise structure and fragrance |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |