MDI Picolit 2023 (6 Bottles) Mildura, VIC

$171.00 GST Included

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Ever heard of Nosiola? Neither had we. It’s another golden-skinned white variety found in Italy’s northeast, predominantly in Trentino and used in the famous Vin Santo wines of the region. In this wine, Nosiola lends nutty, floral complexity and soft texture. The rest of the blend comprises Malvasia, Garganega and Picolit.

The MDI team draw on two sources of fruit: Chalmers and Pasut, both located in Mildura. The fruit landed to the winery in early March. All parcels were destemmed and fermented together on skins for a comparatively short (by MDI standards) two-week maceration. The wine was then pressed to a single puncheon and remained there for over a year before being bottled in July 2024.

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About MDI Wines

MDI doubles down on its maker’s skin contact infamy, releasing ongoing limited editions of unique, small batch varietals that even Google won’t know.

Born from our winemaker Kev’s decades of experience (and success) in the region, the brand champions its local growers, esoteric European varieties, and traditional, sustainable winemaking methods. Hung on Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio – with a punk edge,

Mandi are all about showcasing the best of the best of Mildura’s Mediterranean varieties.

Winemaker Kevin McCarthy is a bit of a wine rebel – cutting his teeth originally in the Mornington Peninsula, his winemaking philosophy became shaped by multiple trips to Europe.

He learned all there is to know about skin contact wine, directly from northern Italian winemakers themselves, and he applies all that knowledge to his wonderful fleet of great value, alternative variety Aussie wines.

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