2021 Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel VA' 1.5L Magnum Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy Douro with fellow early-ripening varieties Welschriesling

with fellow early-ripening varieties Welschriesling

Naturally fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels

and aging on lees over two winters in 10 hL barrels

and not because my dad expected it of me

Tasted at the Zieregg in May 2023

2021 Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel VA' 1.5L Magnum Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy Douro with fellow early-ripening varieties WelschrieslingGrape: Nerello MascaleseVineyard Size: 19 hectaresSoil: volcanicAverage Age of Vines: 90 yearsFarming: organicHarvest: by handWinemaking: destemmed, gentle press, 60 day spontaneous fermentation in epoxy tanks with indigenous yeastsAging: in epoxy tanksFining: noneFiltration: 5 micron cartridgesAdded S02: none