Murgo Brut Classic Method Murgo Cellars

How is this sparkling wine made and what are its characteristics?

Murgo Brut is the first Blanc de Noir sparkling wine. Only the best Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on San Michele Estate in a unique sandy terroir of volcanic origin. Obtained according to the Classic Method, Murgo Brut first ages in stainless steel tanks for 7-8 months and then in the bottle on the lees for about 5-6 years.

Denomination: Terre Siciliane IGT

Type: VSQ Classic Method Sparkling Wine

Dosage: Brut

Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Vineyards: San Michele Estate

Altitude: 500 m above sea level

Soil: sandy of volcanic origin

Climate: strong temperature variation between day and night

Training system: Espalier

Density of vines per ha: 4500 plants

Grape yield per hectare: 50-60 hl

Harvest: manual harvest in plastic boxes carried out before complete maturation

Vinification: Very delicate pressing with pneumatic presses. Cooling of the must and decanting in insulated tanks

Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (14°) for approximately 20 days

Aging: in stainless steel tanks for 7-8 months

Aging in the bottle: on the lees for a period varying between 5 and 6 years

Remouage: with pupitres

Disgorgement: freezing of the neck, dégorgement and dosing are carried out with semi-automatic machines

Analytical data of the wine: Acidity 6-7 gr/l, Residual sugars <4 gr/l

Alcohol content: 12.5% ​​vol

Perlage: very fine, continuous and persistent

Colour: straw yellow

Nose: floral bouquet with aromas of chamomile and broom combined with delicate sensations of hazelnut and bread crust

Palate: mineral, fine, complex and of good persistence with floral hints of Etna apple and medlar and notes spiced with mint and balsamic herbs

Pairings: ideal sparkling wine with Mediterranean fish sashimi and fresh fish such as oysters

Serving temperature: 8-10°C

Longevity: over 5 years from disgorging

First vintage: 1999 harvest

Bottled by Aziende Agricole Emanuele Scamacca del Murgo SSA – Santa Venerina (CT) - Italy