COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Tenuta Sella & Mosca
REGION
Sardegna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marchese di Villamarina 2020 is a single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Tenuta Sella & Mosca, located in the Alghero region of Sardinia. This wine is recognized as a significant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the area, with its character influenced by the local Mediterranean terroir. Tenuta Sella & Mosca is a prominent winery in Sardinia, known for its extensive vineyards and commitment to quality winemaking. The wine's unique profile is a result of its specific vineyard location and the distinctive soil composition of ferrous clays and sands.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Considered a benchmark for pure Cabernet Sauvignon from Sardinia.
Fact 02
Grown on soils rich in ferrous clays and sands.
Fact 03
A pride of the Sella & Mosca winemaking project.
Fact 04
Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Marchese di Villamarina begins with prompt transport of harvested grapes for selection and crushing. A pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 hours is followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats for two weeks, then transferred to large oak barrels. Extended fermentation on the skins is utilized to enhance depth and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is completed by autumn. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, with 50% being new and 50% second use. This is followed by 12 months in traditional large casks or larger capacity barrels, and a minimum of 18 months of bottle aging before release.
