{"product_id":"2020-frank-cornelissen-munjebel-va","title":"2020 Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel VA'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuvée Vigne Alte represents the highest and most rarefied expression of Cornelissen’s vision on Mount Etna. Sourced from three exceptional high-altitude vineyards: Tartaraci (1000m), Barbabecchi (910m), and Rampante Soprana (870m); this wine is crafted from ungrafted Nerello Mascalese vines averaging over 90 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese remote, terraced sites in the northern valley, exposed to cooler temperatures and constant mountain winds, yield fruit of remarkable precision, tension, and purity. This cuvée is often considered the most “Burgundian” in profile, where altitude, old vines, and volcanic soils converge to create a wine of finesse and quiet intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous ruby red with delicate garnet reflections, combining transparency with depth. The nose is refined and highly expressive, unfolding in layers of wild red berries, rose petals, and alpine herbs, followed by subtle mineral tones, spice, and a delicate smoky nuance. With time in the glass, the aromatic profile gains further complexity, revealing a nuanced interplay between fruit, earth, and altitude-driven freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine is precise, structured, and beautifully poised. Fine, filigree tannins frame a core of vibrant acidity, giving both lift and persistence. The texture is elegant and seamless, with a sense of verticality and tension that carries through a long, mineral-driven finish. This is a wine defined not by power, but by detail, clarity, and a profound sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to refined dishes such as game birds, mushroom-based preparations, or simply enjoyed on its own, this cuvée stands as one of the most complete and sophisticated expressions of Etna: a wine of altitude, heritage, and uncompromising precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe: 16–18 °C\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027–2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bricchi and Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47728919019671,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2899\/5223\/files\/va.png?v=1779757154","url":"https:\/\/bricchiandbarrett.com.au\/products\/2020-frank-cornelissen-munjebel-va","provider":"Bricchi and Barrett","version":"1.0","type":"link"}