Munjebel Bianco 'VA' Frank Cornelissen

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cornelissen Frank
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 4 days and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with only indigenous yeasts
Aging
18 months in fiberglass tanks and 18 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Grecanico 60%, Coda di Volpe 30%, Carricante 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Munjebel Bianco 'VA' Frank Cornelissen Italian wine - Terre Siciliane IGT from Sicily

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its modest 12% alcohol content favours freshness and drinkability. Crafted from Grecanico 60%, Coda di Volpe 30%, Carricante 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards age of the vines between 60 and over 90 years old. Vinification: maceration on the skins for 4 days and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with only indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged 18 months in fiberglass tanks and 18 months in bottle. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
Seafood risotto
Fresh seafood and fish
Mediterranean salads
Shellfish and crustaceans
Grilled vegetables with olive oil

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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