In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, lemon, pear, light mineral
Palate: citrus, green apple, saline, fresh finish
Murgo's Etna Bianco is a bright, fresh expression of eastern-slope Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.
What it pairs with
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Fritto misto di pesce
Bright acidity and light body cut through the richness of mixed fried seafood. -
Sicilian caprese with buffalo mozzarella
Floral notes and citrus freshness complement the creamy milky mozzarella. -
Grilled sea bass
Clean mineral finish and high acidity pair naturally with delicate grilled sea bass.
How to serve Murgo Etna Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fritto misto di pesce, Sicilian caprese with buffalo mozzarella, Grilled sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Murgo's Etna Bianco draws on Carricante and Catarratto from the eastern slope's clay-volcanic soils, providing an entry-level white wine alongside the celebrated sparkling programme. The eastern slope's terroir produces a slightly rounder, more floral Etna Bianco compared to the north slope's crisper styles.
- 1992 — First Murgo Etna Bianco vintage alongside the expanding estate range
Facts
- Producer
- Murgo
- Grapes
- Carricante (60%), Catarratto (40%)
- Classification
- Etna Bianco DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €15-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Murgo Etna Bianco
What does Murgo Etna Bianco taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, lemon, pear, light mineral. On the palate, citrus, green apple, saline, fresh finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral, crisp finish. Murgo's Etna Bianco is a bright, fresh expression of eastern-slope Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.
When should I drink Murgo Etna Bianco?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Murgo Etna Bianco?
Fritto misto di pesce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sicilian caprese with buffalo mozzarella and Grilled sea bass. Bright acidity and light body cut through the richness of mixed fried seafood.
What grapes are in Murgo Etna Bianco?
The blend is Carricante (60%), Catarratto (40%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.