Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' Sicilia IGT

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A rich and fragrant wine of pure Nerello Mascalese from different vineyards, partly from their best parcels where they produce the cru bottlings (Zottorinoto-Chiusa Spagnolo, Feudo di Mezzo-sottana and Porcaria) as well as designated vineyards for this specific wine (Rampante sottana, Piano Daini and Crasà). A classic, traditional Nerello Mascalese with tannins and sweetness of ripe fruit. Frank's vision of a traditional, balanced and rich Northern Valley Etna wine.

Frank is the owner of 19 hectares of vines on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. He produced his first wine in 2001 when he started with only 0.40 hectares of vines. He is obsessive over details in an effort to make wines that truly express terroir with perspective. He is a meticulous vineyard worker and keeps an extremely clean and organized cellar, both extremely important considering Frank’s wines are Minimally Manipulated  to  the extreme (some say natural)–minimal use of sulfur (sometimes zero sulfur additions in certain vintages), no additives, no temperature control, and no fining or filtering (beyond racking and coarse mesh filtering). He works without the use of herbicides, pesticides, nor any other chemicals.