The Baron’s sought after Sicilian rosé from the slopes of Sicily’s live volcano, Mount Etna: Emanuele Scammacca Del Murgo Etna Rosato 2022: case of 12 bottles delivered
£197.00
91/100, Eric Guido, Vinous
We are delighted to have secured the delicious dry rosé wine from a baronial family estate situated high on the slopes of Sicily’s live volcano, Mount Etna. Scammacca Del Murgo Etna Rosato is sought after—so, on our Tasting Panel advice, we have snapped up cases for the Club Cellar to be sure Members don’t miss out.
The wine has a rare pedigree: it is made by Baron Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo, former Italian Ambassador and Foreign Affairs minister, who returned to his family’s traditional estate to concentrate on producing his family wines from vines—some original French varieties—on this extreme terroir. Altitude adds cool night-time temperatures to sun-soaked Sicilian days, lending wonderful freshness and aromatic complexity to the wines, while volcanic soils result in a distinct mineral character.
Awarding 91 points, Eric Guido of Vinous notes, ‘The 2022 Rosato Etna is a lovely pale pink. A delicately spicy blend of white cherries and mint forms its bouquet. This is round and soothing, with citrus-tinged acidity adding tension as saline minerals and savory herbs swirl throughout. Ginger and nectarine notes linger as the 2022 finishes impressively long.’
This is a family-owned, quality-focused boutique producer; distinctive, thought-provoking wines with a real sense of place; outstanding value for money. This delightful rosé wine is made with 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes. Its juicy and satisfying flavours of tart strawberry, pomegranate and blood orange tinged with salinity make it the perfect summer aperitif and it creates an excellent pairing for fish and for tomato-based dishes: it is perfect with seafood pasta.
Code MR22RW04. Case of 12 bottles. Non Members £264. CCUK £197 including duty, VAT and UK mainland delivery (courier surcharge for Highlands and Islands).
Tasting notes for Etna Rosato 2022:
The delicate pink colour heralds a wine with the finesse and freshness of Nerello Mascalese, which delivers juicy and satisfying flavours, making it perfect for an aperitif, starters, and uncomplicated dishes.
Aromas of cherries and strawberries with aromas of rose and a savoury mineral palate.
Tantalizing and sapid flavours with good structure, fresh acidity, and a finish of red fruits.
Le Cantine Murgo:
This winery ticks all the right boxes: family-owned, quality-focused boutique producer; distinctive, thought-provoking wines with a real sense of place; outstanding value for money.
If you’re familiar with wines from Etna, you’ll know the story. Exciting indigenous grapes, steep, sun kissed slopes, gnarled vines, ancient volcanic soils and a constant, underlying threat of eruption. Dramatically situated at 500m about sea level, Cantine Murgo enjoys both incredible views and a very different climate to the typical Sicilian experience of unrelenting heat. Altitude adds cool night-time temperatures to sun-soaked Sicilian days, lending wonderful freshness and aromatic complexity to Cantine Murgo’s wines, while volcanic soils result in a distinct mineral character throughout the range. Etna is one of the world’s most unique grape growing regions – and these fantastic wines show just how good the results can be.
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