Marchese di Villamarina Alghero DOC 2014 - Sella & Mosca

The Marchese di Villamarina Alghero DOC by Sella & Mosca appears in the glass in an intense ruby ​​red and spreads its intense and persistent bouquet with the notes of red berries, which are underlined by vanilla and other spicy nuances.

On the palate, warm nuances of hay can be tasted, in harmony with the aroma of the Tronçais oak, which is formed by the long refinement in small barrels from this wood.

Vinification for the Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina Alghero

The Alghero DOC is located in the province of Sassari in the flat part of Nurra, in the north-west of Sardinia. The climate of the island is mediterranean with lots of sunshine. The vines grow on calcareous, clay and sandy soils rich in iron.

The grapes are de-stripped, crushed and subjected to a leaching at a temperature of 15 ° Celsius for 24 hours. The fermentation then begins at 20 ° Celsius and continues with a rising heat curve of 28-30 ° Celsius. The fermentation time is approximately three weeks. This is followed by a spontaneous, biological decomposition of the acid, followed by the first excavation phase, which takes place in small Bordeaux barrels from Tronçais oak for a period of approximately 14 months. This is followed by storage in traditional barrels with a larger volume for further 12 months and after bottling it is followed by a final refinement in dark cellars at a temperature of 16 ° Celsius for at least another 18 months.

Food recommendation for the Marchese di Villamarina Alghero DOC of Sella & Mosca

Enjoy this dry red wine with roasted or stewed meat dishes or venison. It is recommended to uncork the bottle several hours before drinking.

Awards for the Marchese di Villamarina Alghero DOC of Sella & Mosca

• Bibenda: 5 grapes
• Gambero Rosso: 2 red glasses
• Veronelli: *** (90 points)