Miràll (2022) - Sella & Mosca​

In the heart of Sardinia, among the sun-drenched lands of Alghero, lies a fascinating story tied to the wine Miràll from the Sella & Mosca winery. This wine, made from the rare Torbato variety, has roots that reach deep into the island's distant past. The story goes that Torbato was brought to Sardinia by the Phoenicians, ancient seafarers who carried the variety with them from the East. Founded in 1899, Sella & Mosca has played a crucial part in recovering and championing this unique variety, helping to preserve a piece of Sardinian wine history. Today Miràll is not only a wine but a living link with the age-old traditions of 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 Miràll

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 Miràll

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.

Miràll: the Alghero area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Coast

Profile of Miràll

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers

Secondary aromas: Bread crust, Sea and iodine notes

Tertiary aromas: Honey

Tasting notes: An elegant sparkling wine with notes of citrus and white flowers, with a pleasant freshness and a fine bubble.