Munjebel Bianco 'VA' Frank Cornelissen

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cornelissen Frank
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 4 days and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with only indigenous yeasts
Aging
18 months in fiberglass tanks and 18 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Grecanico 60%, Coda di Volpe 30%, Carricante 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Munjebel Bianco 'VA' Frank Cornelissen Italian wine - Terre Siciliane IGT from Sicily

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its modest 12% alcohol content favours freshness and drinkability. Crafted from Grecanico 60%, Coda di Volpe 30%, Carricante 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards age of the vines between 60 and over 90 years old. Vinification: maceration on the skins for 4 days and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with only indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged 18 months in fiberglass tanks and 18 months in bottle. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Mediterranean salads

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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