Vineyards
(Terroir: noun- the unique characteristics imparted to grapes by the soil and climate in which they are grown.)
It’s quite simple. To create great wines, you have to start with the very best grapes.
Mitolo Wines vineyards are located in McLaren Vale, one of South Australia’s premium wine growing regions. Located approximately 1 hour south of Adelaide McLaren Vale is renown for it’s premium Shiraz, however it is also fast becoming a region noted for it's varietal diversity.
McLaren Vale
Mitolo’s Lopresti vineyard is located near the coastal town of Port Willunga in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia, where vines have been grown for more than 170 years. The tempering effect of the nearby ocean creates a Mediterranean climate producing ideal growing conditions and world class wines.
Having spent its past life as an almond orchard, the Lopresti vineyard overlooks the coast where its vines, some of which are almost 30 years of age, grow in heavy grey loam over sandstone soils, intermixed with black cracking Biscay clays.
These soils have excellent water holding capacity, so require minimal irrigation. Temperatures are slightly warmer than average for the region and give the grapes great flavour intensity and excellent tannin ripeness.
Cool afternoon sea breezes and nights help maintain the acid levels in the grapes, leading to an extended ripening period on the vine with natural balance and complex and powerful flavours.
