COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Minella Nera, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Frank Cornelissen
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Susucaru Rosso is the legendary entry-level red wine from Frank Cornelissen, a pioneer of the natural wine movement on Mount Etna. Located in Castiglione di Sicilia on the northern slopes of the active volcano, Cornelissen's estate avoids all systemic treatments, chemicals, and additives. This wine represents his vision of a traditional, field-blend table wine of the region, capturing the wild, high-altitude energy and unique volcanic soils of Etna without manipulation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Frank Cornelissen is a Belgian former wine broker who moved to Sicily to make wine with a philosophy of 'nothing added, nothing taken away.'
Fact 02
The winery uses Ardeaseal closures, a highly technical recyclable synthetic closure, to prevent cork taint while allowing precise oxygen transfer.
Fact 03
Susucaru gained massive global pop-culture fame after being prominently featured in the Safdie brothers' 2019 thriller film 'Uncut Gems.'
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude vineyards. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in neutral epoxy-coated fiberglass tanks to preserve the pure expression of the fruit and volcanic terroir. The wine undergoes skin contact for approximately 10 days. It is bottled without fining, filtration, or any added sulfur dioxide, ensuring a living, raw representation of the vintage.
