Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso Cr 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frank Cornelissen
Label Name:
 
Munjebel Rosso Cr
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Mount Etna / Terre Siciliane (Contrada Campo Re)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nerello Mascalese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported reviews: Wine Advocate ~91 (2017, cited by trade sources); Decanter single tasting review; strong high scores for later Munjebel CR vintages from Vinous and James Suckling (2020: VN 94, JS 95) — Munjebel single-cru bottlings widely praised by critics

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, rose stem, anise and volcanic mineral smoke; firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish with subtle spice and earthy undergrowth.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted lamb, aged beef, venison stew, mushroom risotto, ragu pasta. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, spicy Sichuan lamb, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, light destemming and crushing; native-yeast fermentation with extended skin contact (~50–60 days); aged in large neutral tanks/epoxy and occasional amphora; minimal added SO2, coarse filtration, bottled unfined.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Frank Cornelissen at his Etna estate (Solicchiata/Passopisciaro). Focus on pre-phylloxera/ungrafted old-vine Nerello Mascalese from high-elevation contrade; champion of low-intervention, natural winemaking since early 2000s.