Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva (75cl, 13.5%)

A Sardinian red wine made from 100% Cannonau grapes under the Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Sella & Mosca was founded in 1899 near Alghero in northwestern Sardinia. The wine is fermented on its skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats between 64°F and 82°F, then aged for six months in barrel before release. Winemaker Giovanni Pinna oversees a style that prioritises freshness and varietal purity. The nose shows fresh roses, dried flowers, cardamom, wild strawberry and dried herbs. The palate is silky, with pureed raspberry, dried cherry, wild sage, citrus peel and a subtle streak of salinity. The finish is medium in length, with soft polished tannins, spice and a faint saline note.