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In the glass
Aroma: chamomile, broom, hazelnut, bread crust
Palate: Etna apple, medlar, mint, balsamic herbs, mineral
Straw yellow with very fine perlage; floral and bread-crust aromas, a complex, mineral palate with herbal lift.
What it pairs with
- Mediterranean fish sashimi One of the producer's suggested pairings; mineral tension suits raw fish.More wines for sushi →
- Oysters Acidity and fine bubbles echo the brine.More wines for oysters →
- Fried salt cod fritters Crisp acidity and herbal notes cut the fry.More wines for cod →
History
Murgo's long-lees sparkling from 100% Nerello Mascalese at 500 metres on volcanic sand. The producer dates the first production to the 1999 harvest.
- 1999First production of Murgo Extra Brut (1999 harvest, per the producer)
Facts
- Producer
- Murgo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (100%)
- Classification
- Spumante VSQ Metodo Classico
- Oak
- 7 to 8 months in stainless steel, then 5 to 6 years on the lees in bottle with riddling on pupitres
- ABV
- 12.5%
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Murgo Extra Brut
What does Murgo Extra Brut taste like?
On the nose, chamomile, broom, hazelnut, bread crust. On the palate, Etna apple, medlar, mint, balsamic herbs, mineral. Straw yellow with very fine perlage; floral and bread-crust aromas, a complex, mineral palate with herbal lift.
What food pairs with Murgo Extra Brut?
Mediterranean fish sashimi is a strong match. Other good matches include Oysters and Fried salt cod fritters. One of the producer's suggested pairings; mineral tension suits raw fish.
What grapes are in Murgo Extra Brut?
Nerello Mascalese (100%). The wine is classified as Spumante VSQ Metodo Classico.
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