MDI Ansonica Friulano 2023 750ml

Textural Mildura white with orange peel, ginger, florals and savoury bite.

MDI Ansonica Friulano 2023 is a bright, aromatic and textural Victorian white from Mildura, made with Italian inspired varieties and a modern, minimal intervention feel. It blends Ansonica, a Sicilian grape known for texture and savoury edge, with Friulano, a northern Italian variety loved for floral lift, freshness and gentle almond notes. The Ansonica is grown in the Vinifera vineyard in the Murray Darling, with Friulano from the Pasut vineyard.

This is a white with plenty of personality. Expect flowers, orange peel, ginger, melon, citrus pith and a lightly skinsy texture. It has freshness, grip and savoury detail, making it a great choice for those who enjoy interesting white wines with more texture than a simple crisp style.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Orange blossom, citrus peel, melon, ginger, white flowers and subtle spice.

Palate: Textural and lively with orange pith, pear, melon, ginger, savoury grip and refreshing acidity.

Finish: Dry and lightly phenolic with lingering citrus, spice, florals and a gentle salty edge.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled at around 8 to 10 degrees. Enjoy with chicken salad, seafood, grilled prawns, roast vegetables, antipasto, spicy Asian dishes, soft cheeses or Mediterranean style plates.

About The Producer

MDI is a modern wine project focused on Mildura and the Murray Darling, shining a fresh light on a region often better known for larger scale wine production. The label works with alternative grape varieties and distinctive vineyard sites, creating wines with character, texture and a strong sense of fun.

The name MDI is closely tied to Italian inspired varieties grown in the warm, dry conditions of north western Victoria. These grapes can thrive in the region, producing wines with ripe flavour, natural generosity and plenty of aromatic interest. The style is not about heavy winemaking. It is about freshness, texture and letting varieties like Ansonica and Friulano show a different side of Australian wine.

MDI Ansonica Friulano captures that approach beautifully. It is aromatic, slightly skinsy and full of texture, with enough grip and savoury detail to make it stand out from more conventional whites.

Cellaring Potential

MDI Ansonica Friulano 2023 is best enjoyed young while the citrus, floral and ginger notes are fresh and lively. Drink now to 2027.

Details

Producer: MDI
Vintage: 2023
Variety: Ansonica, Friulano
Region: Mildura, Murray Darling, Victoria
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Textural dry white wine
Vineyard: Vinifera vineyard and Pasut vineyard