Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz Savitar 2005 - 750 ml

Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz Savitar 2005 is a premium red wine from the McLaren Vale region, located south of Adelaide in South Australia. This region is famous for its rich, powerful and concentrated Shiraz . Mitolo Estate, founded by winemaker Frank Mitolo , is renowned for producing exceptional wines that perfectly express the McLaren Vale terroir.

The 2005 Savitar Shiraz is one of the estate’s top-of-the-range vintages. It is made from the finest Shiraz grapes and carefully aged in oak barrels, giving it exceptional complexity and depth . The name “Savitar” is derived from the sun god, which refers to the intensity and energy of the wine, but also to the importance of light and heat in this wine region.

Tasting notes:

• Appearance : The wine has a deep purple colour with violet highlights, bright and intense, typical of mature Shiraz from McLaren Vale. The colour is rich, signifying great concentration and ageing potential.

• Nose : The nose is opulent and complex , dominated by aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry , cassis and black plum . These fruity notes are accompanied by aromas of sweet spices (such as cinnamon and vanilla ), dark chocolate and tobacco . The wood is perfectly integrated, with nuances of toasted oak and coffee that enrich the aromatic profile. Touches of liquorice and black pepper bring additional complexity to this elegant and rich bouquet.

• Palate : On the palate, the 2005 Mitolo Savitar is intense , full and structured . The tannins are ripe , silky and very well integrated, giving the wine a rich and velvety texture. The fruit is still very present, with flavors of blackberry , cassis and plum , supported by a nice acidity that balances the richness of the wine. The wine also reveals complex notes of dark chocolate , tobacco and roasted coffee . The length on the palate is impressive, with a lingering finish marked by aromas of licorice , cedar and a slight earthy note that brings depth and complexity.

Style & Chords:

The 2005 Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz Savitar is a powerful and complex wine that pairs perfectly with robust and flavorful dishes. Here are some food and wine pairing suggestions to enhance this vintage:

• Red meats : A grilled beef steak , a matured prime rib , or a herb roast of lamb .
• Game : Roast wild boar , duck with figs , or venison stew .
• Mature cheeses : A Stilton , a Roquefort , or a mature Comté .
• Dishes in sauce : A beef stew , a cassoulet or a lamb casserole .
• This wine can also be enjoyed on its own, to appreciate its depth and complexity.

Production :

The Mitolo Shiraz Savitar 2005 is made from the finest Shiraz grapes grown in the McLaren Vale vineyards, a wine region renowned for its warm, dry climate, which allows the grapes to ripen slowly and achieve great concentration. The vines are cultivated to achieve low yields, favouring quality over quantity.

The grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the fruit aromas. The wine is then aged in oak barrels (a proportion of which are new), which allows it to develop aromatic complexity and gain in roundness. The ageing lasts around 18 to 24 months, giving the wine exceptional structure and depth.

Aging potential:

The 2005 Mitolo Savitar is a wine with excellent aging potential . Although it is ready to drink, it will continue to evolve and become more complex over the years. The tannins will soften further, and aromas of underbrush , truffle and cedar will begin to develop. This wine can be cellared for another 5 to 10 years, or even longer, depending on storage conditions.

In summary:

The Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz Savitar 2005 is a powerful , opulent and complex wine, with rich aromas of dark fruits , chocolate , tobacco and coffee , all supported by ripe and silky tannins. This McLaren Vale Shiraz is an excellent choice to accompany robust dishes or mature cheeses. With its remarkable ageing potential , it is also an excellent option for collectors. This is a wine that fully expresses the unique terroir of McLaren Vale and the exceptional quality of the work of the Mitolo estate.