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Frank Cornelissen Munjebel VA (Vigne Alte) Nerello Mascalese 2014
Ratings on Delectable
Philip Dobrin
Terrible
Terrible
7.8
Georgina McDonald
Dear Natural Wine; I’ve been on your case for some time. Calling you weak, unpredictable, unbalanced; essentially, that you have no future. Although this remains true for some of you, I’m so pleased to find there’s hope, in Mount Etna. This 2014 vintage from 90+ year old vines is calling bullshit on my, well, bullshit; this dry, rich, punchy young gun has so much potential you could even cellar for a few years and he’d still come out with jazz hands. Encore!
Dear Natural Wine; I’ve been on your case for some time. Calling you weak, unpredictable, unbalanced; essentially, that you have no future. Although this remains true for some of you, I’m so pleased to find there’s hope, in Mount Etna. This 2014 vintage from 90+ year old vines is calling bullshit on my, well, bullshit; this dry, rich, punchy young gun has so much potential you could even cellar for a few years and he’d still come out with jazz hands. Encore!
9.7
Michael Greene
‘14s are a big step up in consistency from previous vintages. Less funky and bubbly. Deep cherry and cranberry - there is so much fruit here - balanced with lively acidity and smooth tannins. Very drinkable but has all the qualities needed for some bottle age.
‘14s are a big step up in consistency from previous vintages. Less funky and bubbly. Deep cherry and cranberry - there is so much fruit here - balanced with lively acidity and smooth tannins. Very drinkable but has all the qualities needed for some bottle age.
9.4
Berg
Tons of reduction, needs time
Tons of reduction, needs time
8.8Bob McDonald 
Light to medium bodied Nerello Mascalese. Still catching up with my Sicilian tasting notes from a few weeks ago. Earthy, cherries and coming from Mt Etna minerality to the max. Many similarities to a Pinot Noir particularly as regards palate weight. Strikes the right balance to the lighter NMs we had a few days earlier on Mt Etna.
Light to medium bodied Nerello Mascalese. Still catching up with my Sicilian tasting notes from a few weeks ago. Earthy, cherries and coming from Mt Etna minerality to the max. Many similarities to a Pinot Noir particularly as regards palate weight. Strikes the right balance to the lighter NMs we had a few days earlier on Mt Etna.
8.8Ted Corvey
Amazing producer that is wildly dedicated to a true expression of the native grapes and Etna terroir. A blend of 100% Nerello Mascalese from his 3 highest vineyards all with 90+ year old wines. To put it simply, this is one of the most unique and exciting wines I've ever tasted. It constantly evolved in the glass and was obviously a true expression of its place. Playful almost explosive cherry, deep volcanic minerality, and rich earthy dirt notes that persisted. The flavors mirrored the high altitude acidity to create a very harmonious mouth feel from nose to finish. Very cool bottle of wine, big thanks @Kyle Harvey for flying it across the pond.
Amazing producer that is wildly dedicated to a true expression of the native grapes and Etna terroir. A blend of 100% Nerello Mascalese from his 3 highest vineyards all with 90+ year old wines. To put it simply, this is one of the most unique and exciting wines I've ever tasted. It constantly evolved in the glass and was obviously a true expression of its place. Playful almost explosive cherry, deep volcanic minerality, and rich earthy dirt notes that persisted. The flavors mirrored the high altitude acidity to create a very harmonious mouth feel from nose to finish. Very cool bottle of wine, big thanks @Kyle Harvey for flying it across the pond.
9.4Gian Facchini
Outstanding. Bordeaux style!!!
Outstanding. Bordeaux style!!!
9.7
Kyle Harvey
My second favorite of the night - a blend of Nerello Mascalese from his 4 highest vineyards - all > 870 M - and 90 year old fines, my notes read : rocky forest floor, red juicy cherry, firm tannins #etnavino #vulcanterroir
My second favorite of the night - a blend of Nerello Mascalese from his 4 highest vineyards - all > 870 M - and 90 year old fines, my notes read : rocky forest floor, red juicy cherry, firm tannins #etnavino #vulcanterroir
9.2
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