Mitolo Serpico Mclaren Vale Cabernet
The grapes were hand-harvested relatively early and laid out in 10kg drying crates, then left to desiccate for around six weeks in temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms, following traditional Amarone methods and resulting in a weight loss of about 30%.
After drying, fermentation took place on the skins for two weeks, followed by a further three weeks of maceration before pressing. This extended skin contact helped to round out the wine, softening the smaller, more aggressive tannins and leaving a finer, silkier structure. The wine was then matured for 10 months in new oak barrels (80% French, 20% American) prior to blending and bottling.
Region – McLaren Vale
2 in stock
Mitolo Serpico Mclaren Vale Cabernet
The grapes were hand-harvested relatively early and laid out in 10kg drying crates, then left to desiccate for around six weeks in temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms, following traditional Amarone methods and resulting in a weight loss of about 30%.
After drying, fermentation took place on the skins for two weeks, followed by a further three weeks of maceration before pressing. This extended skin contact helped to round out the wine, softening the smaller, more aggressive tannins and leaving a finer, silkier structure. The wine was then matured for 10 months in new oak barrels (80% French, 20% American) prior to blending and bottling.
Region – McLaren Vale
2 in stock
