Mitolo Wines - Bocca di Lupo

In 1999, after a now legendary 5 hour discussion with winemaker Ben Glaetzer, the pair fashioned a dream of making the ultimate expression of McLaren Vale’s rich provenance of soils. They jotted a six word business plan on the back of a napkin: individuality, integrity, quality, purity, elegance and power.

The first Mitolo wine, the 2000 G.A.M. Shiraz was named after Frank’s children Gemma, Alex and Marco. Since then Mitolo have added another 10 wines to the range each with its own distinct personality and story.

The winery works closely with its growers, the Loprestis. The Loprestis, also Italian immigrants and old friends of the Mitolos, have an affinity with their land, producing fruit of the highest quality. The fruit is the essence of Mitolo, with a depth of flavour garnered from heavy clay soils, yet freshness thanks to the gentle afternoon sea breeze. In the winery, Ben takes a ‘hands-off’ approach, fermenting cool to retain purity, and using a range of barrel coopers to generate complexity yet respect and enhance the fruit.

OPENING HOURS:

Mitolo Wines Tasting Room – 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday
Bocca di Lupo – 12-3pm lunch Thursday-Monday, 6pm dinner Friday-Saturday

FEATURES AND FACILITIES:

Seats: 50
Customer Carpark
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Fully Licensed
Dining
Functions
Vegetarian Options
Degustation Menu
Gluten Free Options
Romantic
Vegan Options
Lunch / Dinner

ACCESSIBILITY:

Wheelchair Accessible Venue