Jura Meets Marsala: The Serendipitous Creation of Muffato
Muffato is—like many special wines—a child of chance. Its "mother" was a barrel of Catarratto filled in 2013 and subsequently forgotten. Over the years, some of the wine evaporated, and as it became increasingly exposed to air, a natural protective layer of flor yeast formed on its surface. Once discovered, the development process was encouraged, and the wine was bottled at the right moment in 2018.
Now, after five years in the bottle, the result is as impressive as it is surprising. On the nose, warm Marsala-like aromas of almonds, dried fruits, and Mediterranean herbs dominate. Meanwhile, the palate—typical of Jura wines—is dry, chalky, and taut.
Technical Sheet
- Grape Variety: Catarratto
- Vineyard: Located at approximately 160 meters, predominantly limestone
- Harvest: Handpicked, late harvest
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Aging: Under flor yeast in wooden barrels
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: < 25mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: From now until 2040
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.5 l (€67.60/l)
All winemakers listed at Vinonudo work their vineyards with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations, avoiding the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
