Frank Cornelissen
About Frank Cornelissen
Frank Cornelissen is a Belgian-born winemaker who has become a leading player on the Etna wine scene. The unique terroir of the Mountain, the name given to the volcano by the local population, has been studied and shaped by the experimental genius of Cornelissen. Since 2001, his unique and expressive wines have become treasured items for wine lovers all over the world. His approach to vine cultivation is based on the idea that man lacks an understanding of the complexity of the universe and is unable to interpret nature and its internal balances. Any treatment or intervention is therefore seen as a violent and desperate attempt to impose his own understanding on the higher forces of nature, which is why Frank has chosen to avoid "any chemical, traditional, organic or biodynamic treatment".
Many of Cornelissens’s vineyards have extremely old, ungrafted Nerello Mascalese vines, they are scattered like little gems along the entire northern slope of Etna, between 650 and 980 metres above sea level.
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Sicily | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)Masses of crushed stone, ash, dusty sage and blackberry form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2020 Rosso MunJebel CR (Campo Re) grumbles up from the glass. This is pure seduction with textures of pure silk and vividly ripe wild berry fruits. It finds lovely balance through a core of saline-tinged acidity. Wonderfully lifted and refined despite the power within, the CR finishes crunchy and long with a coating of gently grippy tannins that frame the experience perfectly. It's almost impossible to stop at just one glass. Wow. |
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Sicily | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel CS is dreamy in the glass, displaying aromas of sweet violet, lavender, crushed blackberries and a dusting of confectionery spice. It sweeps across the palate, energetic and bright, with ripe wild berry fruits and crisp minerality propelled by juicy acidity. A coating of fine tannins and a lick of blood orange linger through the conclusion, adding a lovely framework as the 2020 finishes with admirable length. This is almost too easy to like. |
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Sicily | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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£319.24 |
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Vinous (95)The entrancing 2019 Munjebel Rosso FM (Feudo di Mezzo Sottana) blossoms in the glass, with a dusty mix of sweet minty herbs and bright cherry complemented by a hint of cinnamon sugar. Its textures are like pure silk slowly draped across the palate, creamy, smooth, yet lifted and refined, delivering ripe red and hints of blue fruit under an air of lavender and violets. A pleasant inner sweet lingers on, along with a coating of fine tannins, as residual acids and hints of sour citrus maintain a lovely balance. The word “radiant” comes to mind and stays with me throughout the entire experience. Bravo. The Munjebel FM is a 100% Nerello Mascalese produced from the lower elevations of the Feudo di Mezzo cru. This is pure class. |
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Sicily | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel FM is a beautiful interpretation of Feudo di Mezzo—darkly floral, with dusty rose and dried black cherries accentuated by hints of sage and lavender. It displays velvety textures but possesses ample lift and finesse. Cooling acidity and a cascade of perfumed florals amass toward the close. The 2020 finishes remarkably fresh with a gently tannic heft, leaving a pleasantly tart sensation of sour cherry that keeps the mouth watering for more. The FM is sourced from Feudo di Mezzo Sottana. |
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Sicily | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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£508.66 |
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Vinous (95)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel PA wafts up with a sweet-and-sour bouquet as spiced orange and tropical citrus combine with masses of black raspberry and a dusting of violet candies. This is vividly fruit-focused, with wild acidity that excites the palate as crunchy woodland berry fruits cascade beneath an air of blue- and purple-toned inner florals. It closes with a coating of mouthwatering primary concentration and a sensation of liquid stone, all contrasted by crisp minerality. The Porcaria is built on power yet elegant to the extreme. |
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Sicily | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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£643.49 |
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Vinous (95)Darkly floral and intense, the 2020 Rosso MunJebel VA captivates with its earthy personality as wet stones, ash and dried violets give way to dusty blackberries. This blends ripe wild berry fruits with cooling acidity and mineral tones under an air of violet inner florals. Saline mineral tones saturate toward the close. A hint of CO2 gives zesty lift as the 2020 tapers off dramatically long, closing with a staining of sour cherry and sage and a gentle tug of fine tannin that frames the experience beautifully. The VA, from Le Vigne Alte, is fantastic and geared for the cellar. |
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Sicily | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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£404.00 |
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Vinous (94)Masses of crushed stone, ash, dusty sage and blackberry form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2020 Rosso MunJebel CR (Campo Re) grumbles up from the glass. This is pure seduction with textures of pure silk and vividly ripe wild berry fruits. It finds lovely balance through a core of saline-tinged acidity. Wonderfully lifted and refined despite the power within, the CR finishes crunchy and long with a coating of gently grippy tannins that frame the experience perfectly. It's almost impossible to stop at just one glass. Wow. |
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Sicily | 2 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£517.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel CS is dreamy in the glass, displaying aromas of sweet violet, lavender, crushed blackberries and a dusting of confectionery spice. It sweeps across the palate, energetic and bright, with ripe wild berry fruits and crisp minerality propelled by juicy acidity. A coating of fine tannins and a lick of blood orange linger through the conclusion, adding a lovely framework as the 2020 finishes with admirable length. This is almost too easy to like. |
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Sicily | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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£250.00 |
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Vinous (95)The entrancing 2019 Munjebel Rosso FM (Feudo di Mezzo Sottana) blossoms in the glass, with a dusty mix of sweet minty herbs and bright cherry complemented by a hint of cinnamon sugar. Its textures are like pure silk slowly draped across the palate, creamy, smooth, yet lifted and refined, delivering ripe red and hints of blue fruit under an air of lavender and violets. A pleasant inner sweet lingers on, along with a coating of fine tannins, as residual acids and hints of sour citrus maintain a lovely balance. The word “radiant” comes to mind and stays with me throughout the entire experience. Bravo. The Munjebel FM is a 100% Nerello Mascalese produced from the lower elevations of the Feudo di Mezzo cru. This is pure class. |
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Sicily | 2 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£404.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel FM is a beautiful interpretation of Feudo di Mezzo—darkly floral, with dusty rose and dried black cherries accentuated by hints of sage and lavender. It displays velvety textures but possesses ample lift and finesse. Cooling acidity and a cascade of perfumed florals amass toward the close. The 2020 finishes remarkably fresh with a gently tannic heft, leaving a pleasantly tart sensation of sour cherry that keeps the mouth watering for more. The FM is sourced from Feudo di Mezzo Sottana. |
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Sicily | 2 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£404.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2020 Rosso MunJebel PA wafts up with a sweet-and-sour bouquet as spiced orange and tropical citrus combine with masses of black raspberry and a dusting of violet candies. This is vividly fruit-focused, with wild acidity that excites the palate as crunchy woodland berry fruits cascade beneath an air of blue- and purple-toned inner florals. It closes with a coating of mouthwatering primary concentration and a sensation of liquid stone, all contrasted by crisp minerality. The Porcaria is built on power yet elegant to the extreme. |
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Sicily | 2 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£517.00 |
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Vinous (95)Darkly floral and intense, the 2020 Rosso MunJebel VA captivates with its earthy personality as wet stones, ash and dried violets give way to dusty blackberries. This blends ripe wild berry fruits with cooling acidity and mineral tones under an air of violet inner florals. Saline mineral tones saturate toward the close. A hint of CO2 gives zesty lift as the 2020 tapers off dramatically long, closing with a staining of sour cherry and sage and a gentle tug of fine tannin that frames the experience beautifully. The VA, from Le Vigne Alte, is fantastic and geared for the cellar. |
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