MITOLO

The essence of Mitolo Wines can be traced back centuries through generations of viticulturalists. Hailing from Italy’s Abruzzo region, the Mitolo family migrated to Australia in the 1950s with a hardworking ethos and a strong connection to the land. Embodying the motto of Abruzzo – forte e gentile or strong and gentle – Mitolo’s proud Italian-Australian heritage is deeply engrained in the range, striving to make remarkable wines full of character and elegance.

In 2000, Mitolo made its first Shiraz, and two years later its first Cabernet Sauvignon. Since that time, Mitolo has championed these two varieties with fruit from some of McLaren Vale’s finest vineyards. Whilst building its reputation for premium Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings, Mitolo expanded its range to include several Italian varieties paying homage to the family’s roots.

In 2017, Mitolo Wines opened its Cellar Door and Osteria. Surrounded by vineyards, set on Turraparri Creek, and overlooking the Mount Lofty Ranges, the unmatched serenity is open to be enjoyed by all.

Mitolo Wines’ fruit is sourced almost exclusively from the Lopresti family vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia. First planted in 1982, the vineyards are located in the coastal districts of Sellicks Hill and Aldinga, with prized holdings in the tightly held sub-district of Whites Valley – the source for Mitolo’s esteemed Classic and Icon Series wines.

The Lopresti family harvest fruit across five distinct blocks in this small belt between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the cooling Gulf St Vincent. Each block has its own unique soil profile and microclimate, leading to intriguing nuances to the fruit and ultimately, the wine.

Located only a few kilometers from South Australia’s pristine coastline, these vineyards make up over 200 acres of prime Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache plantings. In recent years, further plantings of traditional Italian varieties have been established including Vermentino, Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola, Glera and Pecorino.