Made up of 10 shipping containers, glass concrete and timber, the all-new cellar door and restaurant of Mitolo wines is an architecture study in itself. Containing a tasting room, restaurant and an event space, this 3-million structure is proudly set-up in the McLaren Vale region with a picturesque Southern Vales backdrop. Described as a fine dining venue, the Mitolo wines Bocca Di Luppo restaurant is reputed to deliver an original take on traditional Italian food while being approachable.
Little bit of Mitolo History
The name ‘Bocca Di Luppo’ pays homage to the family roots of the founder of Mitolo Wines Frank Mitolo. The Mitolo family came to Australia in the 1950s from Abruzzo (Italy) and established a market gardening business in South Australia which was a great success. The winery was established in 1999 when Frank Mitolo showed interest in making wines after a 5-hour long discussion with famous winemaker Ben Glaetzer. The first wine under label Mitolo Wines was released in 2000 which was named the G.A.M Shiraz. The wine took its name from the initials of Frank’s three children - Gemma (daughter, now tasting room supervisor), Alex and Marco (both sons working part-time in the business while studying at university). Now the winery has another 10 wines to its range each having its own distinct personality and story.
Who’s behind the design?
With vineyards located in South Australia's one of the busy wine regions McLaren Vale, Mitolo Wines’ new cellar door and restaurant provides an engaging setting for the physical presence of the producer and wine tourism both. Designed by Tectvs, this new structure is not just a contributor to the reputation of the architect but for the winery as well. Architect Francesco Bonato, director to Tectvs, has made sure that this permanent and sophisticated building does justice to its picturesque setting.
Appearance & Experience
At first glance from the McMurtrie Road, it looks like a low-lying setup, but as one goes near, the view gets a little obscured by a poplar-lined avenue creating a pattern of light and shadow, guiding visitors past a working rural shed and a shabby Victorian homestead. This reminds visitors of European settlement and decades of cultivation.
Want to taste some Mitolo wines right now? You can buy whole range at Just Wines.
Little bit of Mitolo History
The name ‘Bocca Di Luppo’ pays homage to the family roots of the founder of Mitolo Wines Frank Mitolo. The Mitolo family came to Australia in the 1950s from Abruzzo (Italy) and established a market gardening business in South Australia which was a great success. The winery was established in 1999 when Frank Mitolo showed interest in making wines after a 5-hour long discussion with famous winemaker Ben Glaetzer. The first wine under label Mitolo Wines was released in 2000 which was named the G.A.M Shiraz. The wine took its name from the initials of Frank’s three children - Gemma (daughter, now tasting room supervisor), Alex and Marco (both sons working part-time in the business while studying at university). Now the winery has another 10 wines to its range each having its own distinct personality and story.
Who’s behind the design?
With vineyards located in South Australia's one of the busy wine regions McLaren Vale, Mitolo Wines’ new cellar door and restaurant provides an engaging setting for the physical presence of the producer and wine tourism both. Designed by Tectvs, this new structure is not just a contributor to the reputation of the architect but for the winery as well. Architect Francesco Bonato, director to Tectvs, has made sure that this permanent and sophisticated building does justice to its picturesque setting.
Appearance & Experience
At first glance from the McMurtrie Road, it looks like a low-lying setup, but as one goes near, the view gets a little obscured by a poplar-lined avenue creating a pattern of light and shadow, guiding visitors past a working rural shed and a shabby Victorian homestead. This reminds visitors of European settlement and decades of cultivation.
Want to taste some Mitolo wines right now? You can buy whole range at Just Wines.
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