Vintage
2019
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Named after the rare Marsican Bear, native to Frank’s father Bruno’s homeland, Abruzzo. The same bear can be seen in the night sky over Italy forming the Ursa Major, a constellation that has been a navigational reference point for millennia. Marsican is a tribute to Frank Mitolo’s heritage and his fathers enduring influence and guidance. A careful blend of our distinct vineyard sites which each speak so loudly of place, form a seamless, harmonious and unique interpretation of the south-western pocket of McLaren Vale. An opulent and brooding style of Shiraz, of rich black fruits, olive tapenade and spice.
97 Points - Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal
96 Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
96 Points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
Luke Mallaby joined Mitolo Wines as Winemaker in 2021, after twenty years working in some of the world’s most prestigious regions including Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley, Rheinhessen, Santa Barbara, and of course McLaren Vale. Prior to joining Mitolo Wines, Luke was Head Winemaker at Rosemount Estates, which brought him to McLaren Vale in 2018, where he quickly fell in love with the region’s Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.
