In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral-Herbal, Saline finish

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

  • 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 elevate the delicate fish.

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.

  1. 2006 — MunJebel Bianco introduced, one of the first zero-addition Etna Bianco blends

Facts

Producer
Frank Cornelissen
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

Tags

biodynamic carricante catarratto dry field blend hidden gem high acid medium body medium term minella mood contemplative mood funky occasion dinner party occasion summer old world organic pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up still white
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