What kind of wine is Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo?

Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo is an elegant and characterful red wine, born on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, where vines grow on volcanic sandy and ash soils. It is primarily made from Nerello Mascalese grapes, an indigenous Sicilian varietal, with a small proportion of Nerello Cappuccio. The result is a red with a mineral, complex, and harmonious profile, authentically expressing the Etnean terroir.

With a medium body and balanced style, this Etna Rosso combines enjoyable drinkability with depth, making it suitable for both curious palates and those seeking quality regional wines.

Vintage Details

The 2022 vintage on Etna was characterized by a regular climate, with warm summers but without extremes and good temperature excursions between day and night. The grapes reached balanced ripeness, preserving freshness and aromatic intensity. The harvest, which took place in early October, allowed for wines of great finesse and a strong expression of the terroir.

Winemaking and Aging

Fermentation with skin maceration takes place in stainless steel vats for approximately 7-8 days at a controlled temperature (28-29 °C), using selected yeasts. After devatting, the wine ages for 6-8 months in typical Etnean chestnut barrels (30 to 130 hl). This choice imparts delicate spicy notes and a rounder structure to the wine. After aging, the wine is blended and left to rest in the underground stainless steel cellar until bottling, to stabilize its aromatic profile.

Tasting Notes

Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo stands out for its perfect balance of minerality, elegance, and freshness. On the nose and palate, it reveals its volcanic soul and the expert touch of the Murgo winery, a historic interpreter of Etna wines.

Color

It presents a light ruby red color with garnet reflections, typical of mature Nerello Mascalese. Clear and brilliant, it anticipates the finesse that will then be found on tasting.

Nose

The bouquet is elegant and complex, with notes of fresh red fruits – cherry and raspberry – accompanied by floral hints and touches of sweet spice and volcanic ash. The mineral component is subtle but well-identifiable, an unmistakable signature of the Etnean territory.

Palate

On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious, with fine and well-integrated tannins. The structure is medium, supported by good acidity that gives momentum and persistence. The finish is long, with returns of red fruits and slight saline nuances, typical of volcanic soils.

What dishes to pair with Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo

Versatile and gastronomic, Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo elegantly accompanies many Mediterranean dishes. It is perfect for those seeking a balanced red wine to bring to the table on various occasions.

• Appetizers based on cured meats and semi-aged cheeses
• First courses with meat or mushroom sauces
• Grilled white and red meats
• Flavorful baked or stewed fish, such as tuna or cod
• Traditional Sicilian dishes, such as pasta alla Norma or stuffed eggplants

Storage and Aging: how to store Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo wine

To preserve the qualities of this wine, it is important to store it in a cool environment, with a constant temperature between 12 and 16 °C and moderate humidity, avoiding thermal shocks and direct light. The bottle should be kept horizontally, so that the cork remains moist and the wine properly sealed.

Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Murgo can evolve in the bottle for 5-7 years, developing increasingly complex aromas of spices, dried fruit, and volcanic earth. It is therefore ideal both for immediate consumption, where it expresses freshness and fragrance, and for those who wish to discover its maturity with a bit of aging in the cellar.