A guide to Minella worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Minella in Sicily

Frank Cornelissen ★ 4.9

Etna DOC, IGP Terre SicilianeNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Catarratto, Minella, CarricanteFounded 2001Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalEtna DOC

Belgian natural-wine pioneer Frank Cornelissen established his estate on Etna's north slope in 2001, working without sulphur at all. His Magma cuvee from ungrafted pre-phylloxera Nerello vines above 1,000 metres is among Sicily's most sought-after cult wines.

Tasting: Five tasting experiences from the Classic (5 wines, EU40) to the Magma private (6 crus including Grand Vin Magma, EU1,400 for up to 6 people). E-bike vineyard tours available. Book via pr@frankcornelissen.it.

Signature wines: cornelissen-magma, cornelissen-munjebel-rosso, cornelissen-munjebel-bianco

Via Canonico Zumbo 1, Passopisciaro, 95012 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Sicily, Italy Book →

Frank Cornelissen ★ 4.9

Etna DOC / Terre Siciliane IGTNerello Mascalese, Carricante, MinellaFounded 2001Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDSolicchiata, Etna DOC

Belgian-born Frank Cornelissen makes radical no-added-sulfur Nerello Mascalese from pre-phylloxera alberello vines in the Solicchiata and Calderara contrade on the north face of Etna.

Tip: Cornelissen does not operate a conventional tasting room; allocation visits are by appointment and through importer relationships. Availability of top cuvees is tightly limited.

Contrada Barbabecchi, 95030 Solicchiata, Etna, Italy

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