Tanca Farrà' Sella & Mosca 2023
"Tanca Farrà" is a full-bodied and fascinating red wine, obtained from the union of the power and richness of the native Cannonau with the elegance and personality of the international Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromatic profile is evolved, focused on notes of ripe red fruit, myrtle, and sweet spices with hints of noble wood. The persistent, intense, and enveloping sip pairs perfectly with structured meat dishes.
The "Tanca Farrà" by Sella & Mosca combines the true character strength of Cannonau with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a red wine that stands out for its remarkable quality-price ratio. Sella & Mosca is a prestigious reality that has brought glory to the entire Sardinian wine region. Over a century of history, since Quintino Sella and lawyer Mosca decided to create this winery with the commitment to enhance the Sardinian territory, which had been neglected until then. The insight was certainly rewarded, as today there are about 500 hectares cultivated by the winery, which has reached very high quality standards while keeping a close eye on biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Indigenous varieties are complemented by some international grape varieties, whose meeting, as in this case, gives rise to everyday wines of extreme finesse.
The wine "Tanca Farrà" comes from the union of Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines used to produce the liquid come from the southeast quadrant of the Sella and Mosca estate and rest on clayey-ferrous soils that provide significant character strength to the produced fruits. After the harvest of the bunches and pressing, a cold maceration of one to two days occurs, which precedes the fermentation at controlled temperature. All processes are carried out separately for the two grape varieties, which are only reassembled at the end, in order to achieve optimal balance. The aging takes place in oak barrels of various sizes for about 2 years, so that the liquid is enriched with further complexity.
The "Tanca Farrà" presents itself in the glass with a ruby color edged with garnet reflections. The nose masterfully blends the rich and marine character of Cannonau with the extreme sweetness of Cabernet Sauvignon, alternating iodized hints, plum, and carob with refined herbaceous bursts typical of the international red grape variety. The sip fills the mouth thanks to a perfectly managed matter, where the velvety tactile sensation is balanced by a proper contribution of freshness and savoriness. Evident are the vegetal returns of Cabernet Sauvignon, which make it a classy wine with an international style. Truly a must at this price!