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93 WA.
"The 2013 Alghero Marchese di Villamarina is a pricey wine but it is also an ambitious one. This pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the first wines to put Sardinia on the world wine map. It is a symbol of the soaring aspiration of island viticulture in a modern context (remember, archaeological traces of the Mediterranean's oldest wines were found here). The wine possesses a dark and richly concentrated appearance with lingering aromas of dark fruit, spice and black olive. The mouthfeel is dense and compact with a dry, mineral-driven finish. This is a great wine from a classic vintage. In November 2016, a group of investors led by Italy's Terra Moretti acquired Sella & Mosca (in Sardinia) and Teruzzi & Puthod (in San Gimignano, Tuscany) for 62 million euros . . . . Founded in 1899 in the province of Alghero, Sella & Mosca is one of Italy's largest estates with 541 hectares under vine." Monica Larner, Wine Advocate #234, Dec 2017 |