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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: wild cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, wild herbs
Palate: cherry, iron, saline volcanic, light tannin
MunJebel Rosso is the accessible entry into the Cornelissen range: zero-sulphur Nerello Mascalese from multiple contrade, vibrant and mineral, embodying the Etna natural-wine philosophy in an everyday format.
What it pairs with
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Grilled vegetable platter with herbs
The wine's herb notes and mineral freshness pair beautifully with chargrilled vegetables. -
Pasta with tomato and olives
Light-medium body and bright acidity are a natural match for simple Sicilian pasta. -
Grilled lamb sausages
The wine's fresh mineral and herb character complements grilled lamb naturally.
How to serve Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled vegetable platter with herbs, Pasta with tomato and olives, Grilled lamb sausages. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
MunJebel (Arabic/Sicilian for 'mountain' - referring to Etna, literally 'Mountain of Fire') is the entry-level Cornelissen red, blending fruit from multiple contrade on the north slope. It provides an accessible introduction to the zero-sulphur, minimal-intervention approach of the estate, and is produced in larger quantities than the single-contrada wines.
- 2004: MunJebel introduced as the accessible entry to the Cornelissen range
Facts
- Producer
- Frank Cornelissen · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- IGP Terre Siciliane
- Oak
- No oak; aged in large neutral vessels; no additions
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso
What does Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso taste like?
On the nose, wild cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, wild herbs. On the palate, cherry, iron, saline volcanic, light tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral, saline finish. MunJebel Rosso is the accessible entry into the Cornelissen range: zero-sulphur Nerello Mascalese from multiple contrade, vibrant and mineral, embodying the Etna natural-wine philosophy in an everyday format.
When should I drink Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso?
Drink 3-15 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 Rosso?
Grilled vegetable platter with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta with tomato and olives and Grilled lamb sausages. The wine's herb notes and mineral freshness pair beautifully with chargrilled vegetables.
What grapes are in Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as IGP Terre Siciliane.
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