Murgo Makes “The Finest Sparkling Wines From Sicily”

Let’s just say when a knowledgeable wine journalist talks about one of your partners like this, you can’t blame us for being just a little bit proud. Thank you Tom Hyland for recognizing the greatness that is Nerello Mascalese and the talent that is Azienda Agricola Murgo! Read the full article on Italy’s sparkling wines in Forbes online here.

The finest sparkling wines from Sicily in my mind are produced by Murgo. Their vintage dated Extra Brut, crafted entirely from Nerello Mascalese, spends between 5 and 6 years on the lees, and is very dry, with good acidity. This has the complexity and yeastiness you find in the finest sparkling wines and there is also great freshness – the 2004 tasted recently is tasting out beautifully. This cuvée most assuredly can take its place in a discussion of Italy’s finest sparkling wines.