'Munjebel' Bianco Magnum Frank Cornelissen 2023
ArtisanalThe Munjebel Bianco is a squeeze of Etna born from a blend of Grecanico and Carricante grapes that come from vines over 40 years old rooted in the lava soil of the great volcano. It is a white wine macreated on the skins for 4 days, characterized by freshness, finesse, intense minerality, and olfactory sensations of ripe yellow fruit, ginger, and underbrush.
The Munjebel Magnum Bianco is a picturesque and original portrait of the great volcano, Etna. It is an extraordinary blend of Grecanico and Carricante from ancient 40-year-old vines that climb the lava stone at altitudes exceeding 1000 meters, where the chill of snow contrasts with the heat of the lava. It is a white wine macerated on the skins with the character of a red, as described by its producer Frank Cornelissen, one of the most renowned names in artisanal wine. Frank's winery story, a Belgian on Etna soil, is modern, having started recently in 2001, with the goal of practicing respectful and non-interventionist viticulture to preserve the identity of the land and the grape. In the winery, spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts and minimal use of sulfur continue. This label is born, faithfully and authentically portraying the Etna territory, and with every sip, it brings us back to the surprising richness and minerality that only the volcano can offer. A volcanic essence, a Sicilian nectar, and the purest original fruit: the wine that touches