Tenute Sella & Mosca is a winery and vineyard estate near Alghero, founded in 1899 by two men from Piedmont. Its vines cover more than 550 hectares, among Mediterranean scrub, pine, eucalyptus, palms and oleander. Book a guided visit to hear about the estate’s history and see its cellars, then taste Sardinian wines with local cheese, salami, olives or pane carasau. The Torbato grape is a distinctive choice, with sparkling and Metodo Classico versions among the wines available to try.
An estate founded in 1899
Two men from Piedmont founded Sella & Mosca in 1899. The estate later supplied vines around the world after phylloxera, before going on to produce its own wines. Today, more than 550 hectares of vines stretch across the Alghero area.
The landscape includes Mediterranean scrub, oleander, maritime pine, palms and eucalyptus. These plants and the coastal setting are associated with herbal and saline qualities in the wines.
Guided visits and tastings
A guided tour is a way to explore the estate’s history and see both older and newer cellars. The tasting room is part of the visit, with wines served alongside Sardinian foods such as pecorino, salami, olives and pane carasau.
Torbato is one of the varieties to look for. It appears as a sparkling wine and as Metodo Classico, with citrus notes in the sparkling version and bready layers in the Metodo Classico. Vermentino, Cannonau Riserva, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva and Anghelu Ruju passito are also among the wines associated with tastings here.
Preguntas frecuentes
When was Tenute Sella & Mosca founded?
The estate was founded in 1899 by two men from Piedmont.
What wines can you taste at Tenute Sella & Mosca?
Tastings can include Torbato, Vermentino, Cannonau Riserva, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva and Anghelu Ruju passito. Torbato is also made as a sparkling wine and as Metodo Classico.
Is food served with the wine tasting?
Tastings can be paired with Sardinian foods including pecorino, salami, olives and pane carasau.
