Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro” (2023) - Sella & Mosca
The Sella & Mosca winery is one of the leading wine producers in Sardinia, with over 120 years of history. The Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro” (2023) is a wine named after one of the oldest and noblest families in Sardinia, the Monti, who shaped the history of viticulture on the island.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro” (2023) - Sella & Mosca
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Gallura
Appellation: Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Sella & Mosca
Alcohol: 14
The appellation: Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG is the noblest and most structured version of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Sardinia’s only Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. It is a white that expresses to perfection the character of Gallura, the north-eastern region of the island: a land of granite, wind and sun, which gives the wines unique minerality, freshness and aromatic intensity. The "Superiore" designation is reserved for wines that reach higher sugar levels at source (that is, already in the grape), leading to a richer, more complex wine that is also suited to medium-to-long ageing.
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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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Vermentino
Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.
Find out moreVermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro”: the area
Gallura
Gallura is a historic wine region in north-eastern Sardinia, between the province of Olbia-Tempio and part of Sassari.Famous for its outcrops of granite, its sandy soils, its constant wind and its hills facing the sea and the Limbara mountains, Gallura is the cradle of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the only DOCG wine in Sardinia. The combination of altitudes of between 300 and 500 metres, a dry, windy climate and poor soils gives the wines of Gallura salinity, freshness, mineral tension and a unique ability to express their territory.
Find out more about GalluraClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro”
Primary aromas: Freesia, Mineral, Rose
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes, Spices
Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Sweet spices
Tasting notes: The Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro” (2023) from Sella & Mosca stands out for its aromatic notes of white flowers, peach and apricot. On the palate it offers a full, soft and persistent flavour, with a delicately bitterish finish. Its balanced structure makes it a wine of great elegance and finesse.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Medium-low |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long, with fruity and mineral notes |
| Colour | Golden yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Full-bodied |
Winemaking methods used for Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro”
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.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
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.
Find out moreStatic settling
Static settling is a natural clarification technique used mainly in the making of white and rosé wines, but sometimes for red wines too, to separate the solid particles suspended in the must or wine without the use of chemical agents or mechanical filtration.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG “Monteoro”
In stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
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