Sella & Mosca 'Medeus' Cannonau di Sardegna is a particularly charming and vibrant silky smooth red from the Grenache grape, known in Sardinia as Cannonau. Bursting with juicy red fruit jam aromas and a pleasing hint of balsamic, this wine entertains the palate with fresh, savoury flavours and soft tannins with a gentle grip. Medium bodied and balanced with a lively freshness and a silky, coating finish. A perfect match for grilled meats and hearty cheeses.

About the Producer

Over a century ago, two Piedmontese adventurers, Mr. Sella, an engineer, and Mr. Mosca, a lawyer, explored the uncultivated land of Sardinia. They instantly fell in love with its natural beauty and saw the potential of the terroir; thus Sella & Mosca was born. In 1899, the recovery of the land started and in 1901 the first vineyard was established. In 1903, the cellars were constructed, the historic cellars are still used today for ageing the wines. Located just over six miles from Alghero, in the Northwest of Sardinia, Sella & Mosca’s 520-hectare vineyard sits on ancient, sun-kissed lands where the grapes are imbued with salinity and minerality from the proximity to the sea. The mosaic of terroirs is captured in additional vineyards in Gallura and Sulcis where the nuances of the sites add character to the wines. In 2016, Sella & Mosca joined the Terra Moretti family. With a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity, the estate is certified by Equalitas. Oenologist Giovanni Pinna translates the grapes into stylish wines that capture the essence of the exceptional terroir of Sardegna.

Vineyard and Winery

Cannonau is a late-ripening variety which thrives in the hot, dry conditions of Sardinia. The vines are grown in the warm seaside vineyards with sandy soils and vineyards not far from the sea which are caressed by the northeast winds, which have a moderating effect. The climate is typically Mediterranean which is positively influenced by the proximity of the sea, with mild winters and warm, dry summers and favourable diurnal temperature differences. The sea breezes which are often rich in saltiness, combined with the proximity to the sea, impart the wines with saline notes and minerality. The vines are trained according to spurred cordon methods and have an average age of 15 years. They are planted at a density of 4,444 to 4,545 vines per hectare. The vineyard is cultivated sustainably; the vines are surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland to encourage biodiversity. Integrated management is used to combat vine pests.

The grapes were fermented with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 18 to 28°C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasted for two weeks to extract the desired level of aromatic expression, flavour and colour. The wine was aged for several months in stainless steel tanks, retaining the bright fruit flavours, resulting in a fruit-forward Cannonau full of finesse.