Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 2021
Azienda Agricola Frank Cornelissen · Frank Cornelissen, Solicchiata, Mount Etna
Cornelissen's thesis: transport the vineyard to the glass without adding or removing anything. Munjebel Rosso is fermented with native yeast in inert vessels, unfined, unfiltered, minimal SO₂.
Nose
Wild red cherry, dried rose petal, and volcanic wet stone lead, followed by blood orange, tea leaf, and a whiff of the cellar.
Palate
Light-to-medium bodied with vibrant natural acidity. Fresh pomegranate and sour cherry drive the palate, chalky, almost salty minerality beneath.
Finish
Long, mineral, and savory. Volcanic ash, dried herb, and blood orange echo for minutes.
- Varietal
- Nerello Mascalese
- Blend
- Predominantly Nerello Mascalese with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio and other native Etna varieties
- Vineyards
- High-altitude vineyards on the north face of Mount Etna (600–1000 m elevation), volcanic black soils
Cocktail Suggestion
Serve lightly chilled (55°F) in a Burgundy glass.
Food Pairing
Herb-roasted lamb, pasta alla Norma, or Sicilian salumi and pecorino.
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