Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso PA 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Frank Cornelissen
Label Name:
 
Munjebel Rosso PA
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Etna, Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nerello Mascalese (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: Aperitif. no — 91 points (tasted Mar 8, 2023); Wine Experience / International Wine Report — 95 points (review cited)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, wild raspberry and rose petals with sweet spice, volcanic minerality and a smoky-saline finish. Balanced acidity, fine tannins and a long, savory aftertaste.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled beef, venison, mushroom risotto, tomato-based pasta ragu. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed eggplant, Sichuan pepper beef, hoisin roasted duck, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ~50 days skin maceration; matured in neutral fiberglass/epoxy tanks (some amphora use reported); minimal-intervention, organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Frank Cornelissen, Belgian producer on Mount Etna since 2001. Estate farms high‑altitude, often ungrafted old vines across multiple contrade; known for low-yield, organic/biodynamic, terroir-focused, minimal-intervention winemaking.