Frank Cornelissen

'Munjebel CS' Rosso 2021

From a distinct volcanic parcel with older vines, this single-site interpretation of Munjebel Rosso reveals a more concentrated core of fruit and structure. Red berry and plum aromas are enriched by earthy spice and volcanic minerality, while fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity give this wine a tense, compelling frame. Expressive and nuanced, it’s an elegant showcase of terroir-specific Nerello Mascalese.

Frank Cornelissen is one of the main figures behind today’s Etna wines’ popularity. He established his estate in 2001 on the northern part of the Sicilian Island, back when Etna as a wine region was relatively still undiscovered. 

Frank farms 24 hectares of vines mostly planted to the indigenous variety Nerello Mascalese, in the most traditional way, avoiding all treatments where possible. Instead, the estate idealises inter-plantation of fruit trees and beehives to regain a complex ecosystem. 

From the Estate range to the single vineyard cuvées (specific crus with individual expressions, produced and bottled only in exceptional vintages), the wines showcase the incomparable volcanic terroir with intensity and uniqueness – textural, yet with lively freshness and endless length.