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Right now, the entire island of Sicily exploding with producers, but the question remains, where is the pinnacle region? Easy answer, it's Etna. Referred to as a Mediterranean Burgundy, it is a cool-climate growing region which runs through the valleys and hills from the sea to Mt. Etna and signs of impeccable quality are abound.

Murgo is a family owned operation who specializes in sparkling wines as well as well as fabulous reds and whites. A few years back I got extremely excited by the sparkling wines last year and was primed to work with them but a convoluted distribution system and high prices got in the way. That is until now!!

100% of the native Nerello Mascalese grape, aromas of white flowers, lemon-lime, shortbread and gentle spice teem from the glass leading into a crisp clean palate with ripe tangerine, subtle toastiness, wet stone and white chocolate. Excellent with pan-seared Halibut, prawns, hors d'oeuvres and toasting. It is hard to believe the new and improved price of this outstanding bottle of fizz and we if you love bubbles like we do, we can't encourage you enough to try a bottle of this (and the sparkling Rose at the bottom) exemplary jumping grape!

Murgo's Rose rocks but definitely doesn't possess a heart of stone. In fact, beneath its seriousness, this flirtatious and flavorful sparkling pink wine is almost too easy to drink. Also made from 100% Nerello Mascalese this sparkler is vivacious, adventurous and shimmering with gushing red berry fruits along with a touch of herb and biscuit. Following through to the mouth, this bubbly has teeth!

Mouth-filling bubbles provide a vivid, elevated and electric texture that coats and refreshes all of your taste senses. Imminently slurpable and with no shortage of impact, it is joyful for drinking by itself and with roasted chicken or light seafood dishes.