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.
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
- 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