Our Review
John Mitchell and family established Montalto in ’98, but the core of the vineyard goes back to ’86. It is planted to pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling, shiraz, tempranillo and sauvignon blanc. Intensive vineyard work opens up the canopy, with yields of 3.7–6.1t/ha. Wines are released in 3 ranges: the flagship Single Vineyard, Montalto Estate wines and Pennon Hill. Montalto leases several external vineyards that span the Peninsula, giving vastly greater diversity of pinot noir sources and greater insurance against weather extremes. There is also a broad range of clones adding to that diversity. Montalto has hit new heights with its wines from these blocks. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, pinot noir
Cellar Door
Information
Visit Montalto and you get much more than wine - the estate is also renowned for its welcoming ambience, relaxed Australian architecture, intimate cellar door, and the beauty of its grounds that include an olive grove, acclaimed restaurant and piazza, sculpture walk and wetlands. For the 12th year in a row, Montalto has retained its 5 ‘RED STAR’ status with the winery name now printed in red in the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion book. Montalto also has Victoria’s oldest and largest kitchen gardens, and is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary in 2022. Online reservations available, walk-ins always welcome.
Hours
7 days 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Featuring an ever-changing set menu, based on the bounty of the Montalto estate gardens and the aquaculture of the area, together with the very best seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
The Restaurant is open Friday to Monday for lunch. The Piazza is open 7 days from 11 to 5, and the kitchen closes at 4.30.
https://montalto.com.au/pages/dining
Cuisine
Estate to plate, kitchen gardens, contemporary
Hours
7 days 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
WA, NSW, Qld, Vic, Tas: Oatley Fine Wine Merchants
SA: Synthesize
International Sales Information
Exports to the Philippines, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada.
Contact us for international sales information:
anthony@montalto.com.au.
Stockist
Please email wine@montalto.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Simon Black |
| Viticulturalist |
Dan Prior |
| Traditional Place Name |
Montalto acknowledges that we are located on the lands and waters of the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung people, members of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. |
| Region |
Mornington Peninsula |
| Address |
33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, Vic 3937
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| Established |
1997 |
| Dozens |
12 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
47 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5989 8412
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| Website |
www.montalto.com.au
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