Scorpo

'Bestia' Pinot Gris 2022

Paul Scorpo has long been a champion of Pinot on the Mornington Peninsula, and his ‘Bestia’ Pinot Gris is a bold, boundary-pushing take on the variety. Drawing on his Italian heritage and a deep respect for site, Scorpo crafts wines that speak with clarity and character. Grown just over an hour southeast of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula offers cool maritime conditions and volcanic soils that lend freshness and complexity. ‘Bestia’—meaning ‘beast’ in Italian—is anything but tame. Fermented on skins and aged in old oak, it’s richly textural, with notes of spiced quince, pear skin and gentle grip. Unfined, unfiltered and made in tiny quantities, this is Pinot Gris with guts and soul—perfect for adventurous drinkers or those flirting with the orange wine realm.