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Bold yet inviting, the medium to full bodied palate carries through black cherry, dark plum and blackberry from the nose. Fine cocoa powder tannins underlie a plush mid palate and velvety texture. Intriguing elements of cedar and earthen tones reveal themselves with time, as the dry powdery finish is beautifully balanced by long fresh acidity.
‘Boulder’. Montepulciano shares its ancestry with the Mitolo family, in the hilly Central Italian region of Abruzzo. Here exists the Gran Sasso d’Italia, the highest peak of the Apennine Mountains.
Crushed and destemmed to 2 tonne open fermenters, pumped over twice daily with hand plunging in the peak of ferment. Temperatures were kept cool, between 20 and 24°C to retain fruit vibrancy and aromatics whilst extracting a softer tannin profile. After primary ferment the wines were pressed, racked off gross lees and transferred to 100% seasoned oak, two thirds French, one third American. 12 months maturation in barrel with natural Malolactic Fermentation occurring during this time. Bottled without finings and only light filtration.
Lopresti Ridgehaven Vineyard – Hahn Road, Sellicks Hill.
Located at the southern end of McLaren Vale between Sellicks Hill and Willunga on the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The site is defined by heavy clay loam soils with shattered gravel throughout the profile, over Christies Beach formation. A northwesterly aspect captures ample sunlight and ensures ripening whilst the warmth of the site garners concentration and plush tannin maturity in the fruit.
“Mitolo are all about family and friends. A table served with food, and wine made with passion and love; this is the ‘essence’ of Mitolo.” – Frank Mitolo.
The Mitolo heritage runs strongly through the range using Italian varietals and techniques, and at the heart of if all, in the wine style and in the people is the motto that the Mitolo’s brought from Abruzzo… ‘forte a gentile’ meaning strong and gentle.
Renamed in August 2015, Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is the Oatley family’s Australian wine distribution business.
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is focused on becoming a leading independent premium wine merchant recognised for the quality of the wines we offer and for the services we provide to our customers. We are committed to offering the flexibility of representation that meets your venue’s specific needs.
All of our producers are independent and family owned, where heritage and authenticity are key. We work in partnership with the wineries we represent with a commitment to deliver wines of the highest quality and standards. We will continue to evolve the portfolio of wines we offer to ensure we meet the challenges of a constantly changing market and evolving consumer preferences.
