Alghero Rosso DOC “Tanca Farrà” (2021) - Sella & Mosca​

This wine comes from the vineyards of Alghero, Sardinia, an area that enjoys a particularly favourable climate for growing grapes. Its name, "Tanca Farrà", is a local term meaning "field enclosed by stones", a reference to the traditional practice of marking out vineyards with dry-stone walls. Finally, the Sella & Mosca winery, which produces the wine, is renowned for its commitment to innovation and experimentation while maintaining a strong bond with Sardinian winemaking tradition.

The appellation: Alghero Rosso DOC

Alghero Rosso DOC is a wine produced in the north-western part of Sardinia, around the city of Alghero, in the province of Sassari. This appellation, established in 1995, showcases both native Sardinian grape varieties and those of international origin, grown on limestone and sandy soils with a strong maritime influence. The result is a range of red wines from young, fruity versions, ideal for everyday drinking, to more structured and matured interpretations, capable of expressing complexity and longevity.

What to eat with Alghero Rosso DOC “Tanca Farrà”

Who makes it: Sella & Mosca​

Founded in 1899, Sella & Mosca is one of the most historic and prestigious wineries in Sardinia. Based at Alghero, the estate covers over 650 hectares, making it one of the largest directly run wine estates in Italy. The winery combines tradition and innovation, championing native grape varieties with sustainable viticulture and cutting-edge winemaking techniques. Its wines tell of the richness of the Sardinian landscape, from wind-swept coasts to the limestone and volcanic soils of the interior.

The vine of Alghero Rosso DOC “Tanca Farrà”

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous and widely planted black grape varieties in the world, prized for its ability to produce elegant, structured and long-lived wines. Native to France, and in particular to the Bordeaux region, it is now grown in almost every wine-producing country, adapting to different climates and terroirs. With its distinctive aromatic profile and its versatility, Cabernet Sauvignon is considered the "king" of red varieties.

Cannonau

Cannonau is the most iconic black grape variety of Sardinia, considered one of the oldest Grenache varieties in the world. Grown across the whole island, it is at its best on the sandy, granite and limestone soils of the hill and coastal areas, giving rise to wines of great structure, aromatic intensity and longevity.

Alghero Rosso DOC “Tanca Farrà”: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Alghero Rosso DOC “Tanca Farrà”

Primary aromas: Ripe black fruits, Oak, Spices

Secondary aromas: leather, dried fruit, Wood, Mediterranean scrub, Spices

Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Oak, Spices, Toast

Tasting notes: A red wine with character, with an intense colour palette ranging between ruby and garnet. On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruit, spices and a light touch of vanilla can be detected. On the palate, it is balanced, with an elegant tannin and a good freshness that makes it lingering. The ideal pairing would be with red meat and aged cheeses. A glass of this wine is a sensory journey into Sardinian winemaking tradition.