MDI Grillo 2023

Grillo is a white grape variety native to Sicily. It is primarily known for producing Marsala, a fortified wine. Thought to be a cross between Catarratto and Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), Grillo thrives in Sicily’s warm, volcanic soils – and, as fate would have it, Mildura. MDI’s Grillo is grown at Vanden estate on VSP trellised vines (unusual for the region), and the site is farmed with sustainability in mind. The vineyard backs onto Kings Billabong, which provides some moderating cooling effects during the growing season. This 2023 ‘skins edition’ spent 170 days on skins before being pressed to old barrique, where it rested for five months—100% malo, bottled unfined and unfiltered.