When people talk about wines that are truly felt, not just tasted, the name Frank Cornelissen inevitably comes up. This Belgian winemaker has brought global attention to Sicily’s mighty volcano Mount Etna – not by following tradition, but by rewriting the rules.
Since 2001, Cornelissen has been producing uncompromising wines on the black volcanic slopes of Europe’s most active volcano. In the dramatic landscape of northern Etna, he works primarily with the local grape Nerello Mascalese, often referred to as “Etna’s answer to Pinot Noir.”
A wine that reflects nature – and life
There’s a wild honesty to Cornelissen’s wines. They are not polished or conventional – and that’s exactly what makes them fascinating. Each bottle feels like a snapshot of nature: the soil, the climate, the vintage. The wines are usually unfiltered, made with minimal intervention, and guided more by nature’s rhythm than by any winemaking formula.
They’re known for their elegance, energy, and transparency, but also for their raw, complex personality. Expect notes of red berries, smoked tea, licorice, volcanic minerality, and a distinctive salty edge. These are wines that evolve in the glass – and demand both attention and patience.
Wines that define a philosophy
Munjebel Rosso – The flagship wine, made from 100% Nerello Mascalese. Fresh, mineral-driven, and complex – a must for anyone exploring Mount Etna wines.
Munjebel CR – From the single vineyard Contrada Campo Re. Deeper, more structured, and age-worthy.
Susucaru Rosato – A light, energetic rosé with cult status. Fruity, spicy, and vibrant – ideal for the curious wine lover.
Magma – Cornelissen’s most prestigious bottling, produced only in top vintages from his best vineyard parcels. Intense, silky, and completely one-of-a-kind.
A cork from Etna is more than just a wine memory
Imagine a long dinner with close friends, the kind that turns into late-night conversations. Somewhere along the way, you open a bottle of Munjebel. It’s not just a wine – it becomes part of the memory. And when the evening ends, you don’t toss the cork. You keep it.
That’s what Corkframes is all about: giving wine memories a proper home. A Corkframe on your wall isn’t just decoration – it’s a growing piece of personal art, made from moments that matter.
Frank Cornelissen’s wines are not everyday choices – and neither is a Corkframe. Both are made for those who care about detail, who appreciate character, and who believe that memories deserve more than just being forgotten.
