COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Carricante, Catarratto
PRODUCER
Murgo
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Murgo is one of the historic pioneers of the Etna wine region, with the Scammacca del Murgo family transforming their traditional agricultural estate into a dedicated winery in 1981. Located on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna at the Tenuta San Michele, the vineyards sit at an altitude of 500 to 550 meters. The unique volcanic soils, combined with the high altitude and significant diurnal temperature shifts, shape the distinctive character of this classic Sicilian white wine.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Scammacca del Murgo family was among the very first to bottle estate wines under the Etna DOC designation.
Fact 02
The vineyards are planted on ancient volcanic sands on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, facing the Ionian Sea.
Fact 03
Murgo is also highly celebrated for pioneering traditional method sparkling wines on Mount Etna using Nerello Mascalese.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes, primarily Carricante and Catarratto, are hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 15-16°C to preserve the delicate primary aromas. The wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for several months before bottling, enhancing its texture and complexity without the influence of oak.
