Etna Rosso Murgo 2022
Etna Rosso Murgo is a red wine made from Nerello Mascalese, and is the winery's most identifying label, first produced in 1982. A fine wine, full and rich in fruit, in which notes of blackberry, cherry and berry jam blend with delicate spicy aromas, of black pepper and cloves, due to aging in wood. Perfect as an accompaniment to rich, structured pasta dishes, or main courses of meat
The Etna Rosso is one of the flagship labels of the Murgo winery. It has been produced since the early 1980s, when Etna was not yet as well-known and fashionable as it is today. The historic estate, however, was already aware of the value of the territory and its native grape varieties, and even today it offers a red that perfectly expresses the potential of the great wines from the volcano. The sunny yet cool climate gives a medium-bodied wine, elegant and refined, that highlights especially the varietal characteristics of the grapes. Its delicate aromas of berries and floral nuances make each sip particularly pleasant and satisfying.
The Etna Rosso wine from Murgo originates in one of the most historically rich wineries in the Etna area. The lands were donated to the Scammacca family in 1860 by Senator Luigi Gravina. The creation of the current company is due to Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo, who in the 1980s decided to invest in viticulture. The vineyards are located near Santa Venerina, on the eastern slope of the volcano and are managed according to the principles of organic farming. The wine comes from a blend of Nerello Mascalese grapes with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, which come from different vineyards of the estate, cultivated at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level. The volcanic soils, composed of sands from ancient lava flows and the significant temperature variations between sunny days and cold nights, favor the production of high-quality grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, and the wine matures partly in steel and partly in chestnut barrels, as per the ancient tradition of the area.
The Etna Rosso Murgo is a bottle that transparently and immediately illustrates the character of the territory. Pleasant to drink right away, it has a aging potential of 5-6 years and pairs very well with roasted meats, grilled or spit-roasted. With a beautiful light ruby red color, it expresses refined aromas of red currant, marasca, raspberry, wild strawberries, delicately spicy hints, and floral and aromatic herb nuances. The tannic texture is fine and mature, well integrated with a crisp and expressive fruit, leading towards a very fresh finish with good persistence.