Alghero Torbato Spumante Brut Metodo Classico DOC “Oscarì” (2022) - Sella & Mosca
Torbato is an indigenous Sardinian variety, rediscovered and championed by Sella & Mosca. The early harvest at the beginning of September preserves the acidity needed for sparkling winemaking.
Alghero Torbato Spumante Brut Metodo Classico DOC “Oscarì” (2022) - Sella & Mosca
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Alghero
Appellation: Alghero DOC
Grape variety: Torbato
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Sella & Mosca
Alcohol: 12.5
The appellation: Alghero DOC
Alghero DOC is a denominazione di origine controllata of north-western Sardinia, established in 1995, which takes its name from the Catalan city of Alghero. It stands out for its great stylistic variety, with white, rosé, red and sparkling wines, made from both native and international grape varieties adapted to the breezy climate and the limestone soils of the area. Alghero DOC perfectly reflects the Mediterranean, sunny and cosmopolitan identity of its land, thanks also to the historic presence of Catalan culture and to a unique terroir between the sea and the karst plateaux.
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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.
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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.
Find out moreAlghero Torbato Spumante Brut Metodo Classico DOC “Oscarì”: the area
Alghero
Alghero, in the north-western part of Sardinia, is one of the island's most important wine districts. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, its limestone soils and the influence of the sea breezes, the area produces fresh, savoury white wines, structured and intense reds and elegant sparkling wines. The Alghero DOC appellation protects the area's wine production and covers several native and international varieties, among them Vermentino, Torbato, Cannonau, Cagnulari and Cabernet Sauvignon. The historic presence of Catalan culture has left its mark on viticulture too, with Torbato, a rare grape variety distinctive to the area.
Find out more about AlgheroClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Alghero Torbato Spumante Brut Metodo Classico DOC “Oscarì”
Primary aromas: Hawthorn blossom, orange blossom, Citrus notes (citron, lime)
Secondary aromas: Bread crust, yeast and Mineral hints
Tasting notes: Torbato Oscarì 2022 is an elegant, vertical sparkling wine. On the palate it is fresh and harmonious, with a fine, persistent bead. The finish is savoury and coherent, with returns of flowers and citrus.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, lively |
| Acidity | High, refreshing |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Brut |
| Finish | Medium, with a fresh, floral finish |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Alghero Torbato Spumante Brut Metodo Classico DOC “Oscarì”
Soft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
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Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
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In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials.Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
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