'Munjebel' Bianco Frank Cornelissen 2023
ArtisanalThe Munjebel Bianco is a squeeze of Etna born from a blend of Grecanico and Carricante grapes that come from vines over 40 years old rooted in the lava soil of the great volcano. It is a white wine macerated on the skins for 4 days, characterized by freshness, finesse, intense minerality, and olfactory sensations of ripe yellow fruit, ginger, and underbrush.
The Bianco Munjebel comes from grapes of Grecanico and Carricante grown on the North side in the areas of Calderara, Borriglione, Crasà, and Picciolo. The vines, which exceed 40 years of age, are cultivated with the bush training system and sink their roots into volcanic soil. The grapes grow lushly in the unspoiled nature of the place, which remains intact and fertile according to the belief of the Belgian. The clusters are harvested by hand, the berries are gently pressed, and the resulting must ferments spontaneously in neutral fiberglass containers. The 4-day maceration on the skins enriches the bouquet and taste with varietal nuances. The aging takes place in neutral fiberglass tanks of 1500-2500 liters.
, underbrush that elegantly parade among mineral clouds. The taste showcases a very expressive trident composed of freshness, finesse, and sapidity reinforced by a light tannin that regulates the finish. The true playmaker is, however, the minerality, almost invasive, but decidedly unique. The white of the interiority and spirit, an expression that must be contextualized to grasp its purest essence. A lesson in life, a lesson in wine!