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RedAlgheroDOC

Tanka Farra Alghero DOC

by Sella & Mosca · Sardinia, Italy

Appellation
AlgheroDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonau
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Sella & MoscaSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are located in the southeastern part of the Sella & Mosca estate, on iron-rich clay soils. These soils contribute distinctive complexity and depth.

Grapes

The blend comprises equal proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cannonau.

Vinification

Both varieties are harvested by hand at peak ripeness. Cannonau is picked in late September and Cabernet Sauvignon during the first ten days of October. After gentle pressing, they are cold-macerated separately for three days, then fermented in stainless-steel tanks at 22–24 °C. The varieties are blended only in the final stage of fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures for approximately three years, initially in tanks and subsequently in large Slavonian oak casks at 15 °C. It then rests in bottle for a further six months before release.

Label / history

In the local Sardinian dialect, “Tanka Farra” means “iron lands”, referring to the iron-rich soils.