Alghero Spumante Torbato DOC Brut (Non-vintage) - Sella & Mosca​

The Torbato variety, introduced to Sardinia in the Catalan era, is grown almost exclusively in the Alghero area. Sella & Mosca is its main guardian and producer: with this sparkling wine it showcases the freshness and marked marine salinity of the variety, making it one of the most distinctive sparklers on the island.

The appellation: Alghero Torbato DOC

Alghero Torbato DOC is one of the rarest and most distinctive expressions of Sardinia, produced in the north-western part of the island, around the city of Alghero. This type showcases the Torbato grape, a white variety of ancient and fascinating origin, probably introduced to Sardinia during Catalan-Aragonese rule, related to Spanish and French varieties from the Roussillon area. The wine stands out for its freshness, minerality and aromatic complexity, and can be made in still, semi-sparkling or sparkling versions, either dry or sweet.

What to eat with Alghero Spumante Torbato DOC Brut

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 Spumante Torbato DOC Brut

Torbato

Torbato is a rare and fascinating white grape variety, grown almost exclusively in Sardinia, particularly in the area of Alghero, where it has found its ideal home thanks to the windy climate and the limestone soils of the north-western coast. It is an ancient and mysterious grape, probably of Spanish or Catalan origin, which over time has become a speciality bound up with the identity of the Alghero area. Wines made from Torbato stand out for their freshness, minerality, delicate floral aromas and good structure, and can be vinified as still wines, as Metodo Classico or Charmat sparkling wines, and even in macerated or orange versions in a few artisan micro-productions.

Alghero Spumante Torbato DOC Brut: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

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

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Alghero Spumante Torbato DOC Brut

Primary aromas: White flowers, Green apple, Pear, Peach

Secondary aromas: Yeast, almonds, Hazelnut

Tertiary aromas: Mineral notes

Tasting notes: A bright straw yellow colour with greenish highlights and a fine, persistent bead. The nose is elegant and fragrant, with notes of white fruit, citrus and slight hints of yeast. The palate is fresh and savoury, with lively acidity and a creamy bubble. The finish is long, harmonious and saline, with the mineral notes typical of Torbato from Alghero.