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Alghero, Marchese di Villamarina, Sella & Mosca

Only Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, harvested from vines planted on iron-rich clay and sandy soils in the Alghero region are used to make this impressively rich, yet mellow red. Maturity is engrained into the wine from 18 months ageing in small Bordeaux Tronçais oak barrels, followed by another year spent in the traditional large casks and then a period of bottle maturation prior to release. Shows an intense and mellow fragrant nose of red-fruits, blackcurrant and cedar. Classic mature Cabernet Sauvignon flavours are balanced by notes of vanilla-spice on the long and complex finish.

Product code: 23502

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Alghero, Marchese di Villamarina, Sella & Mosca

Details

Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Sardinia
Vintage: 2010
Producer: Sella & Mosca
Primary grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £36.04
Code: 23502

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Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

This red wine is made by Sella & Mosca in Campania. A great choice for rich beef dishes, especially steak. Formed from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this wine is vegetarian and vegan friendly. You shouldn't find this wine anywhere else, it is exclusive to Matthew Clark. Supplied by Sella + Mosca.

Cabernet Sauvignon

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A full bodied and powerful grape variety with a lot of tannin. It ages very well and like Merlot is bottled as a single varietal or used to give blended wines ‘backbone’ structure and longevity. Classic flavour characteristics include blackcurrant, black cherry, green pepper, chocolate and cedar wood.

Flavours:

Black Cherry
Black Currant
Cedar
Chocolate
Green Peppercorn

The Country

Italy

From the cool northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Borolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.

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