Anti-PLCB crusader Keith Wallace didn't let his hatred of the PLCB get in the way of calling this "a beautiful wine, and one of the most undervalued wines I have ever seen in PA."
Robert Parker said it was one of "Italy's Finest Wine Values" 89 Points "A wilder, more gamey set of aromas and flavors that dominate the sweetred fruit. A weightless, silky-textured red, it should drink beautifully over the next seven to eight years."
Not sure why you are still reading instead of getting down to the store to buy some of this, but if it makes any difference we enjoyed this wine as well. To us the main characteristic was its softness without being flabby. The grape variety is Carignano, which supposedly is one of the most widely grown grapes in France used mostly for blending and table wine. But this is clearly a cut above and still at a modest price.
Sella and Mosca has also produced a Vermentino that we have enjoyed.
Sella and Mosca Terre Rare Carignano del Sulcis Riserva 2005
Chairman's Selection
PLCB Code: 32253
Size: 750ML
Price: $7.99
Region: Italy > Sardinia
Grape Variety: Carignano
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
I actually ran down to the store to buy some of this right after I read the article.
Posted by: MLD | 08/06/2011 at 11:23 PM
Let us know if you like it! (We bought some more too!)
Posted by: mowheela | 08/07/2011 at 08:16 AM
Thought it was solid, especially for $8. For me, it was a total two-face. On some sips, the fruit was central, with notes of cranberry and strawberry and moderate to high acidity. On other sips, I got earth & minerals, with a strong dose of drying tannin. I definitely preferred the latter, but the fact that every sip was a surprise made drinking it a bit of an adventure. Drank with a short rib ragu, which worked rather nicely. Old world style for sure -- everything about it is subtle.
Posted by: MLD | 08/28/2011 at 08:05 PM
Thanks, we'll be looking for the two facedness when we have our next bottle of this.
Posted by: mowheela | 08/29/2011 at 09:46 AM
Does anyone know where you can still buy this - apparently we just bought the last bottle in PA:-(
Posted by: Michael Marshall | 03/03/2012 at 01:35 PM