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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, wild fennel, volcanic mineral, white peach
Palate: citrus, green olive, saline, herbal finish
MunJebel Bianco from Cornelissen shows the volcanic-herbal dimension of Etna whites when made without additions: textured, complex and with a distinctively wild herbal-mineral character from the blend of Carricante, Catarratto and ancient Minella.
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti alle vongole (no cream)
Saline mineral and wild herb notes bridge the briny clams perfectly. -
Zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta
The herbal and mineral character of the wine pairs beautifully with the delicate floral stuffed vegetable. -
Raw sea bass carpaccio with Sicilian olive oil
Clean mineral finish and herbal notes match the delicate fish.
How to serve Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Spaghetti alle vongole (no cream), Zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta, Raw sea bass carpaccio with Sicilian olive oil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
MunJebel Bianco was introduced to complement the red range, blending Carricante, Catarratto and the rare ancient Minella variety recovered from field blends on the north slope. The wine is made without any additions, showcasing Etna's white grapes in their most natural form.
- 2006: MunJebel Bianco introduced, one of the first zero-addition Etna Bianco blends
Facts
- Producer
- Frank Cornelissen · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (60%), Catarratto (30%), Minella (10%)
- Classification
- IGP Terre Siciliane
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel with no additions, no fining
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco
What does Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco taste like?
On the nose, lemon zest, wild fennel, volcanic mineral, white peach. On the palate, citrus, green olive, saline, herbal finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral-herbal, saline finish. MunJebel Bianco from Cornelissen shows the volcanic-herbal dimension of Etna whites when made without additions: textured, complex and with a distinctively wild herbal-mineral character from the blend of Carricante, Catarratto and ancient Minella.
When should I drink Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco?
Spaghetti alle vongole (no cream) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta and Raw sea bass carpaccio with Sicilian olive oil. Saline mineral and wild herb notes bridge the briny clams perfectly.
What grapes are in Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco?
The blend is Carricante (60%), Catarratto (30%), Minella (10%). The wine is classified as IGP Terre Siciliane.
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