Munjebel Rosso Frank Cornelissen

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cornelissen Frank
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Fermentation with indigenous yeats in fiberglass tanks
Aging
18 months in fiberglass tanks
Grape varieties
Nerello Mascalese 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Munjebel Rosso Frank Cornelissen Italian wine - Terre Siciliane IGT from Sicily

Tasting Notes

Produced in Sicily, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Nerello Mascalese 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards old ungrafted sapling vines that are more than 60 years old, from the vineyards called Chiusa Spagnolo, Monte Colla, Porcaria, Crasa, Piano Daini in the Etna's noth slope. Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeats in fiberglass tanks. The wine is aged 18 months in fiberglass tanks. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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