Tasting Notes: The Carranco Villa dei Baroni Etna Bianco is a pure expression of the -native to Mt. Etna- Carricante grape. The name of this ancient native grape originates from the expression “u carricanti”, reflecting... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frank Cornelissen Magma is one of Italy's most singular and sought-after wines - a raw, elemental expression of ancient Nerello Mascalese vines grown at the summit of Mount Etna. Wild red cherry, volcanic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frank Cornelissen Munjebel CR is a striking expression of high-altitude Etna Nerello Mascalese. Wild cherry, volcanic minerals, dried herbs, and a whisper of ferrous earth define the nose; on the palate it is... Read More
Tasting Notes: This pure Nerello Mascalese comes from our ungrafted vineyard in contrada Zottorinoto, more specific in the section Chiusa Spagnola, situated lower in the valley floor, a bit hidden in an amphytheater, surrounded... Read More
Estate History: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso MC is a pure expression of Nerello Mascalese from the Monte Conca contrada on the north face of Mount Etna. Bright volcanic mineral, red cherry, dried herbs, and rose petals... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso PA is a site-specific expression of Nerello Mascalese from the Porcaria contrada on the north face of Mount Etna. Volcanic mineral, wild cherry, violet, and alpine herb emerge... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso VA is a precise and deeply mineral expression of high-altitude Nerello Mascalese from a single Etna contrada. Wild cherry, dried rose petals, volcanic ash, and iron-tinged earth... Read More
Tasting Notes: This limited, single-parcel bottling captures a profound and dark expression of old-vine Nerello Mascalese, opening with an aromatic melody of wild strawberries, blood orange zest, and dried rose petals mingled... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Tenuta Bastonaca Frappato presents a bright, light ruby-red color, an immediate signal of the variety's characteristically delicate structure. The nose is aromatic and inviting, offering an ample bouquet... Read More
