Etna Bianco DOC Murgo wineries
Etna Bianco Tenuta San Michele
Etna Bianco of Murgo Wineries is a Sicilian white wine from Etna obtained from Carricante and Catarratto grapes. Fruity and floral wine with notes of broom and yellow apple. The exceptional volcanic terroir of Tenuta San Michele gives this wine characteristics such as elegance, aromatic complexity, balance and minerality.
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What are the characteristics of this white wine?
The particular conditions of the soil and the microclimate of Etna considerably influence the sensory characteristics of Etna Bianco by Murgo wineries. The acidity of the Carricante grapes is perfectly balanced by the union with Catarratto, a vine that makes this white wine from Etna full, harmonious and with a notable aromatic complexity.
Denomination: Etna DOC
Type: White Wine
Grape Variety: 60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto and other white grapes
Vineyards: Tenuta San Michele and other vineyards authorized for DOC
Altitude: 500 m above sea level
Soil: sandy of volcanic origin
Climate: strong temperature range between day and night
Training system: Espalier
Density of vines per ha: 5500 plants
Grape yield per ha: 50 hl
Harvest: manual in crates
Vinification: destemming of the grapes and cold maceration (5-8°C) in stainless steel vats for 15 hours. Soft pressing and static decantation for 1-2 days at 5-8°C in insulated tanks.
Fermentation: at controlled temperature (16-18°C) in steel and French barriques
Aging: assembly and aging in steel tanks and barriques (blonde toasting) for at least 7 months
Aging in the bottle: at least 3 months before being released for sale
Wine analytical data: Acidity 6 g/l, Residual sugars 1 g/l
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol
Color: straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections
Nose: delicate, fine and complex bouquet with hints of broom flowers and notes of green fruit
Palate: mineral, fresh, broad, harmonious, of great intensity and persistence
Pairings: white wine perfect to accompany fish dishes such as Catalan-style lobster, grilled grouper, and medium-aged Girgentana goat cheeses
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Longevity: over 5 years
First vintage: 2010
Bottled by Aziende Agricole Emanuele Scamacca del Murgo SSA – Santa Venerina (CT) - Italy
- Grapes
- Carricante
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Bianco DOC
- Alcohol level
- 12.5%