Wine Tasting Experience in the South Slope of Etna
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Pasta al pomodoro with Sicilian basil Classic pairing: the wine's cherry and herb freshness match the simple tomato-basil.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Grilled sausage with herbs and fennel seed Herb complexity and medium body complement the fennel-spiced pork.More wines for sausages →
- Pizza Margherita An everyday pairing that showcases the wine's versatility and refreshing character.More wines for pizza →
With cheese
How to serve Murgo Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro with Sicilian basil, Grilled sausage with herbs and fennel seed, Pizza Margherita. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Murgo's estate Etna Rosso comes from the eastern slopes of the volcano in the Santa Venerina area, providing a contrast to the north-slope dominance of the Etna DOC narrative. The 30-hectare estate has been in the Scammacca del Murgo family since 1860.
- 1860Estate founded by the Scammacca del Murgo family on the eastern slope
- 1990Modern winemaking introduced with estate-bottled range
Facts
- Producer
- Murgo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Murgo Etna Rosso
What does Murgo Etna Rosso taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, herbal, medium length finish. Murgo's estate Etna Rosso from the eastern slope of Etna: approachable and herb-scented, with the saline freshness characteristic of the Santa Venerina area.
When should I drink Murgo Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-12 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 Rosso?
Pasta al pomodoro with Sicilian basil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sausage with herbs and fennel seed and Pizza Margherita. Classic pairing: the wine's cherry and herb freshness match the simple tomato-basil.
What grapes are in Murgo Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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