{"product_id":"frank-cornelissen-munjebel-terre-siciliane-bianco-igt-sicily-italy","title":"Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel ' Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT, Sicily, Italy","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"164\"\u003eSunlight wrapped in volcanic haze, the 2022 Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT opens with lifted aromatics of orange peel, quince, and citrus blossom. Fermented and aged in fiberglass, this skin-contact white is raw yet elegant, with a distinctly Etnean core of salt, smoke, and stone. The texture is fine-grained and slightly grippy, but the finish glides, brisk, floral, and alive with minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"609\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eWinemaker\/ Owner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Cornelissen\u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"805\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Grecanico Dorato, 40% Carricante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"882\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"950\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, Organic, Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts; 4-day skin maceration in fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in fiberglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eSulfites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal, if any added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003eThe nose opens with layers of candied citrus, orange blossom, and dried herbs, followed by a gentle note of raw honey. On the palate, it’s structured and ethereal, carrying flavors of white peach, crushed quince, and apricot skin, with a fine tannic edge and a saline, mouthwatering finish. The wine’s energy builds slowly, leaving behind a trail of volcanic minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eFounded in 2001 by Belgian-born Frank Cornelissen, this eponymous estate helped define natural winemaking on Mount Etna long before the region became a global darling. Nestled in the northern valley of the volcano, Cornelissen’s 24 hectares of vines are interspersed with olive groves, fruit trees, and wild flora, creating a dynamic ecosystem. Farming is meticulous and low-intervention, and vinification occurs in fiberglass vessels, an intentional choice that honors the purity of the grape and place. The resulting wines are alive with volcanic identity and Cornelissen’s singular touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003eServe at 54–57°F. Pair with smoked trout, roasted fennel, saffron risotto, grilled octopus, or marinated artichokes. The wine’s texture and subtle grip also make it a striking match for cured meats, sea urchin, or Sicilian-style vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003eThe 2022 Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT is a fearless expression of Etna’s northern slope, wild, textural, and elemental, shaped by lava, altitude, and a winemaker who listens to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benny \u0026 Zoid Selections","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 750mL","offer_id":41995169890359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Frank_Cornelissen_Munjebel_Terre_Siciliane_Bianco_IGT_Sicily_Italy_2022.png?v=1764105632","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/frank-cornelissen-munjebel-terre-siciliane-bianco-igt-sicily-italy","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}