Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso Mc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frank Cornelissen
Label Name:
 
Munjebel Rosso Mc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Etna (Contrada Monte Colla), Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nerello Mascalese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Aperitif. no scored Munjebel MC ~93–94 points in past tastings; critics and retailers frequently rate it in the low‑to‑mid 90s and note 5–12 years ageing potential (vintage dependent)

Tasting Note
Red cherry and blackberry, citrus peel, wild herbs and volcanic minerality; subtle spice, refined tannins and a persistent, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino, tomato-based pasta. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi/galbi, spicy Sichuan beef, umami-rich miso dishes.

Production Method
Natural/biodynamic approach: indigenous yeasts, destemmed fruit with extended skin maceration (~30–60 days), spontaneous fermentation and ageing in fiberglass/used barrels/cement with minimal or no added sulphites.

Vineyard Info
Frank Cornelissen, Belgian-born winemaker on Mount Etna; small-production, old-vine Nerello Mascalese from steep, terraced Monte Colla plots. Philosophy: minimal intervention—"Before being good a wine must be true."