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Mitolo - Angela Shiraz 2013
Wine
The Lopresti family have provided fruit for Mitolo from the very beginning. Sourced from Sandra's Block, matriarch of the Lopresti family, this wine is a tribute to Frank Mitolo's mother Angela, matriarch of the Mitolo family. Angela is lifted with pure, ripe berry flavors at the forefront and subtle
oak, allowing the fruit flavors to shine.
Estate
In a short period of time Mitolo has become recognized as one of the finest producers in McLaren Vale. Mitolo is a family owned business, started by and led by the founder and owner Frank Mitolo’s vision to create a range of wines of individuality, integrity and utmost quality. Whether it is in the vineyard, or in the winery, or the work of the different coopers who source and shape the diverse barrels which are used at Mitolo, each wine is nurtured and developed with a zealous passion that spares no effort to ensure that the best of everything is brought together to make wines of purity, elegance and power.
Vineyard
Angela is a slightly different expression of Shiraz which comes from Sandrah's block, and is located about 3 miles south of Mitolo's Chinese Block. The soil and geology of this block differ with less black Biscay clay and more alluvial Christies Beach formation. The soil is free draining, resulting in less vigor over spring and more content vines in the ripening period. This leads to a brighter wine style with signature Mitolo Shiraz softness.
Vinification
The grapes for Angela were destemmed and crushed gently them pumped over once daily for around ten days. The ferment was kept cool throughout in an attempt to extract the tannin, color and flavor very softly and to hold onto the pure fruit characteristics. The wine was kept in a combination of
10% new and one and two year old barrels, mainly French origin, for 18 months before being blended. The final blend is clarified by racking only, and bottled without fining or filtration.
