Inspired by the great solera wines, this first edition combines vintages from 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 to give a clear sense of the Mt Etna region. 25% of the resulting wine has been bottled for 2021, and with the 2020 vintage filling up the tank—Perpetuum begins!

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Perpetuum 1 NV

Grown in an ungrafted vineyard, at a humble 620 meters above sea level, these fruits are found hidden in the lower valley— they truly are treasures! Pure volcanic rock surrounds the area making for a complex wine, layered with volcanic minerality.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel CS Chiusa Spagnolo Rosso 2018

Pure Nerello Mascalese from superior vineyards in the Northern Etna Valley. A classic expression of the varietal with smooth tannins, and a sweetness of ripe fruits.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Etna Rosso 2020

Exceptional Nerello Mascalese from the Contrada of Barbabecchi on the northeastern slopes of Mt Etna. Rustic, layered with complexity and drenched in volcanic minerals.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel BB Barbabecchi Rosso 2018

Pure Nerello Mescalese from the Contrada Feudo di Mezzo—a special location that proves difficult to achieve perfection but is definitely worth the persuit. Powerful, elegant and drenched in volcanic minerals.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel PA Feudo di Mezzo-Porcaria 2018

Since its inception, grapes from the Contrada of Calderara Sottana have been held in high regard. Rocky soils lay an advantageous foundation during cold and difficult vintages for the fruits to grow, resulting in an elegant expression of Nerello Mascalese.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel CD Calderara Sottana Rosso 2018

Exceptional Nerellow Mascalese from the Contrada Monte Colla— a steep and terraced vineyard in front of Mt Etna, beautifully exposed to sun and wind. Vines planted in 1946, in sandy clay soil lay the foundation for a powerful wine, layered with volcanic complexity.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel MC Monte Colla 2018

As Mt Etna is still an active volcano the wines produced show exceptional minerality from the truly unique topography of the soils in which the vines are planted. Sitting somewhere between 700-800m above sea level is 12 hectares of 100-year-old bush wines. The San Lorenzo is an aromatically charged wine, with dark cherry, red plums and sweet spice. The palate is powerful but has elegance and grace to it, notes of red cherry and minerals finishing with a firm structured tannins.

Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso San Lorenza 2019

As Mt Etna is still an active volcano the wines produced show exceptional minerality from the truly unique topography of the soils in which the vines are planted. The Feudo di Mezzo is home to 100+ year old bush vines that covers less than 1 hectare, known to some as one of the Grand Crus on Mt Etna. The wine itself is dark and brooding with savoury dried herbs and a balsamic like concentration. A powerful wine, with a silky texture and lovely intensity.

Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso Feudo Di Mezzo 2019

Frank Cornelissen stumbled upon Sicily's unique terroir after a chance outing to a restaurant, where he was poured a sample of the local wines of Mt Etna. Having been transfixed by the distinctive features of the region's wines, the Belgian native decided to lease a few vineyards on Etna's volcanic slopes, and eventually purchased his first plot there in 2001. Cornelissen has since become a hugely influential winemaker in the region, working to a strict minimal intervention philosophy in both the vineyard and winery. Both red and white wines are made with traditional Sicilian varieties which undergo lengthy macerations on skins, before being bottled without filtration or sulphur additions. The Munjabel Etna Rosso is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese from Cornelissen's estate on Mt Etna's northern slopes. It's an energetic and focussed red, with a palate of ripe red fruits, wild thyme, and saline minerals complimented by sandy tannins and vibrant acidity.

Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Etna Rosso Jeroboam  2019

Pure Nerello Mascalese from old vine vineyards, grown at the lower end of the Contrada Feudi di Messo, at 600m above sea level. Elegant with a softer structure that is unique in the Northern Etna Valley.

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel FM Feudo di Mezzo Sottana 2018

Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Etna Rosso Magnum 2020

Frank Cornelissen stumbled upon Sicily's unique terroir after a chance outing to a restaurant where he tried local wines from Mt Etna. Transfixed by the distinctive features of the region's wines, the Belgian winemaker decided to lease a few vineyards on Etna's volcanic slopes, and eventually purchased his first plot there in 2001. A fragrant red field blend with plenty of personality. Structural and full of volcanic character, this blend is predominately Nerello Mascalese with a combination of five local varietals coming from old vine vineyards.

Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosso 2020

As Mt Etna is still an active volcano the wines produced show exceptional minerality from the truly unique topography of the soils in which the vines are planted. This wine comes from some of the oldest and the poorest soils on Mt Etna, it's recognised as one of the rarest and rockiest of all his releases. Very pretty aromatics of roasted baking spice and liquorice, leading into a palate that is fuller bodied and textural with notes of dark berries, bitter orange, a saline edge and some fine tannins.

Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana 2019

As Mt Etna is still an active volcano, the wines produced on its slopes show exceptional minerality from the truly unique topography of the mountain's soils. A little more intensity and power than previous vintages. A blend of Nerello Mascelese & Nerello Cappuccio. There’re dark red berries, cherry and spice with an earthy volcanic note. Finishes with power and a lovely backbone of acidity.

Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso 'A Rina 2019

A whole litre of Nerello Mascalese, you say? Where do we sign up!? Coming from the volcanic soils of Mt Etna, and grown at up to 900 masl, this is a fresh, compelling expression of the grape. Buckle in for loads of lavender, cherry, a hint of smoke, and a tow of minerality.