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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

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

How to serve Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2006MunJebel 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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