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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.

  • 75 cl.
  • 2023

€13.90 Tax included

€11.39 Tax excluded

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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

8028167000147
Grapes
Carricante
Region
Sicily
Appellation
Etna Bianco DOC
Alcohol level
12.5%
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