G.A.M. represents the first initial of each of the Mitolo children's first names - Gemma, Alex and Marco.

'Honor nostrorum liverorum pulchrorum'
'In honour of our lineage'

Vineyard
The Shiraz grapes for G.A.M. are hand harvested at 2 tons an acre from the Willunga district of McLaren Vale, South Australia.

Vintage - 2002
The 2002 vintage in McLaren Vale has produced some exceptional wines despite lower than average yields in many of the vineyards with many winemakers comparing the 2002 vintage with the 1990 and 1998 vintages. The summer was South Australia's coolest on record and allowed for a cooler ripening period for all varieties meaning flavour ripeness was gained at high sugar levels, while good natural acidity was maintained. Shiraz showed intense colour, structured tannins and the flavours and ideal levels of natural acidity.

Winemaking
Grapes are harvested according to flavour profile rather with frequent trips to the vineyard before and during vintage to assess flavour development and maturation progress.
Each parcel of fruit for G.A.M. is fermented on skins for 10 days followed by barrel fermentation. The wine is then aged in 70% American oak & 30% one & two year old French/American oak for 16 months.

Tasting Note
Opaque black/purple. The nose shows concentrated blackberry with hints of spice and chocolate. An elegant yet robust palate, showing the Mitolo style softness and richness. Well structured with a concentration of pure plummy fruit. Will age well for at least a decade.

Tasting Notes
G.A.M. | 2002 (224k)