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2019 Frank Cornelissen, 'Munjebel VA ' Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT, Sicily, Italy
$115.00
A special white wine, from our highest vineyards, located between 900 and 1.000 m. asl from ungrafted vines. At the upper limit of where vineyards were planted on Etna, this white wine combines the characteristics of great wines: profoundness, density, high acidity with minerality and texture.
Location: Maletto (Tartaraci), Linguaglossa (Zacchino Pietre)
Vineyard: Tartaraci (1000m. asl) and Zacchino Pietre (920m. asl)
Exposure: Tartaraci: North; Zacchino Pietre: East-North-East
Varietal: Grecanico Dorato 60%, Carricante 10%, Coda di Volpe 30% (all ungrafted)
Average age of vines: 60 to 90+ years
Vinification: Destemming and light crushing of the grapes
Fermentation: skin maceration with only indigenous yeasts for approximately 4 days
Aging: In neutral epoxy tanks from 1500 liters to 2500 liters for 18 months and another 18 months in bottle
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Appellation Etna
- Style White Wine, Orange Wine
- Producer Frank Cornelissen
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Carricante, Grecanico Dorato, Coda di Volpe
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, No Sulfur, Island Wine, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.