Frank Cornelissen

Munjebel CS (Chiusa Spagnolo) Nerello Mascalese

9.158 ratings
9.014 pro ratings
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Nerello Mascalese
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

A touch lighter and less ripe than some of the others which is maybe a product of the ‘15 vs ‘16 vintage. My personal fave out of the lineup

A touch lighter and less ripe than some of the others which is maybe a product of the ‘15 vs ‘16 vintage. My personal fave out of the lineup

Apr 23rd, 2018
Alicia Cypress

The evolution in the decanter and glass was crazy. Paired perfectly with wild boar pappardelle.

The evolution in the decanter and glass was crazy. Paired perfectly with wild boar pappardelle.

Mar 5th, 2018
Sam Bilbro

Owner/Vineyardist Idlewild Wines

9.0

Much cleaner than anticipated, really structured, heavy, dense, and still showing a lightness...

Much cleaner than anticipated, really structured, heavy, dense, and still showing a lightness...

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2015
Steven Gullo

Very lifted and fresh despite high abv. 60 year old nerello mascalese vines, non filtered, and very well made.

Very lifted and fresh despite high abv. 60 year old nerello mascalese vines, non filtered, and very well made.

Nov 10th, 2016
Peter N

Munjebel 9 VA. Remarkable wine. Enjoyed with a rich, aged pecorino. Grippy, glazed with acidity and potent fruit. A brilliant expression of nerello.

Munjebel 9 VA. Remarkable wine. Enjoyed with a rich, aged pecorino. Grippy, glazed with acidity and potent fruit. A brilliant expression of nerello.

May 11th, 2015
David Moore

Let's get weird

Let's get weird

Apr 7th, 2015
Dylan York

Beautiful bottle showing surprisingly clean flavors of ripe black fruits and ashy earth notes. The undertones of wild yeast fermentation linger on the finish and not on the mid palate like previous releases. Nonetheless an amazing experience especially paired with grilled sausage and kraut, farro salad, and bucatini from @Frannysbk #sicilianwine #naturalwine

Beautiful bottle showing surprisingly clean flavors of ripe black fruits and ashy earth notes. The undertones of wild yeast fermentation linger on the finish and not on the mid palate like previous releases. Nonetheless an amazing experience especially paired with grilled sausage and kraut, farro salad, and bucatini from @Frannysbk #sicilianwine #naturalwine

Dec 20th, 2014
Damon Goldfoos

A while to come around, near the end if the bottle. Wild funky

A while to come around, near the end if the bottle. Wild funky

Dec 14th, 2014
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

8.5

Super raw milk texture. Been following FC since his beginnings.

Super raw milk texture. Been following FC since his beginnings.

Sep 16th, 2014
Edward Åhgren

FM

Aug 7th, 2022