2022 Sella Mosca - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva (750ml)

Sourced from Sella e Mosca’s 1,600-acre I Piani estate in northwestern Sardinia, this 2022 Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva highlights the structural integrity of the island’s signature red variety. Planted across sandy coastal terraces shifting to rocky inland hillsides, the vines endure hot, dry summers cooled by sharp nighttime lows. These wide diurnal temperature swings concentrate phenolic compounds and preserve bright acidity ahead of a late autumn harvest.

After crushing, the grapes ferment on their skins in temperature-regulated stainless steel vats before transferring to large Slavonian oak casks for approximately twenty-four months. Extended bottle resting prior to release allows the oak influence to integrate, yielding a Riserva-aged profile that maintains freshness while developing secondary complexity.

The aromatic array opens with mature layers of violet blossom, dark plum, and blackcurrant, interwoven with hints of warm Oriental spice. The palate reveals a solid, medium-to-full body where gentle alcohol warmth is sharply offset by fresh wild herbs and Mediterranean balsamic minerality. Subtle toasted elements emerge mid-palate before receding into a finish that circles back to the wine’s dry, spice-driven core.

• Suggested Foods to Serve With: Charcoal-grilled lamb chops, heavily spiced beef kebabs, or tomato-and-bone marrow-rich osso buco