Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Price: 42,00€
DESCRIPTION
The essence of Mitolo Wines is rooted in centuries of agricultural and winemaking tradition. Originally from the Abruzzo region of Italy, the Mitolo family emigrated to Australia in the 1950s, bringing with them an unwavering work ethic and a deep connection to the land. Embodying the Abruzzo motto — forte e gentile (strong and gentle) — their Italian-Australian heritage sits at the heart of their quest to create remarkable wines, full of character and elegance.
Serpico is a wine unto itself — a Cabernet Sauvignon crafted using the traditional Appassimento technique, a direct expression of the Mitolo family's Abruzzo roots. Hand-harvested from the Home Block in Whites Valley, the grapes are dried for 34 days under controlled conditions, losing 30% of their weight. Exceptional concentration of aromas, naturally softened tannins, a wine of rare depth. Aged 18 months in French oak (80% new). On the nose, black truffle, mushroom, fig confit, dark cherry. The palate is sumptuous, refined, impressively long.
At the table: game, roasted rib of beef, powerful cheeses such as aged Comté or mature Pecorino.
REGION
McLaren Vale
Australia
The McLaren Vale wine region, just south of Adelaide, is highly regarded in Australia and around the world. Shiraz tops the list of the region's award winning wines, making McLaren Vale a favourite place to grow this grape. Cabernet Sauvignon is another key variety, along with Grenache and Mourvèdre, which together with Shiraz make some of the most acclaimed GSM blends in the region. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc lead the white grapes of McLaren Vale, with a wealth of other regional and international specialities such as Merlot, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Viognier also making their mark.
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The grape-drying technique gives Serpico a richness and complexity you won't find anywhere else. Save this one for a moment that truly deserves it.