Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frank Cornelissen
Label Name:
 
Munjebel Rosso
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Etna (Northern Valley), Sicily.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Nerello Mascalese.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous: 93 pts (Eric Guido) for Munjebel Rosso (2021). Widely praised by critics for freshness, minerality and tannic structure

Tasting Note
Bright red and wild berry fruits (raspberry, cherry), dried herbs, blood-orange citrus, volcanic ash/mineral notes, fine dusty tannins and lively acidity with a savory finish. (≈50 words)

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino or Parmigiano; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-miso glazed pork, Peking duck, earthy shiitake or miso-based dishes.

Production Method
Destemmed and lightly crushed; fermentation begins with a pied-de-cuve using indigenous yeasts, extended skin contact ~50–60 days; aged in large neutral epoxy/cement tanks (1,500–7,000L); bottled unfined and lightly filtered; minimal or variable sulfur additions.

Vineyard Info
Frank Cornelissen (est. 2001) farms ~19–24 ha on Etna’s northern slopes with low-intervention organic practices, old vines, some biodynamic approaches and high-altitude vineyards (≈550–930 m). Known for minimal-intervention, terroir-driven wines.