Tasting Notes
Unbelieveable complexity for such a young vineyard. From the 5 lieu-dits of the Elanto vineyard - a close-planted, low-yielding vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula—tempered by cool maritime breezes—this Pinot Noir opens with lifted red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry, layered with rose petal, subtle spice and a gentle earthy note. The palate is fine-boned yet persistent, with concentrated red fruit wrapped in silky, well-knit tannins and a bright acid line that carries length. A faint mineral thread underscores the finish, giving poise and definition to an elegant, site-driven Mornington expression. - Chris L
One evening sometime in 2017, Sandro Mosele and Tony Todaro met at a French wine tasting in a Melbourne restaurant. They immediately connected, and over time began to discuss Australian wine and what the future might hold.
They knew immediately that a high-density vineyard planted on a special site was what they wanted. A site with an easterly aspect and a free draining soil conducive to deep rooted vines.
In 2018 they found an interesting property that they thought could tick all the boxes. It was in Balnarring, with a cool south easterly aspect and volcanic soil. It was about the same time they met French soil scientist/microbiologist and terroir expert Claude Bourguignon, who by chance, happened to be in Australia. Claude reinforced their belief that true site expression comes from deep rooted vines. They asked him to survey the property, and his report confirmed the site had great potential.
Since planting we’ve been farming to our way of thinking, with the vineyard reaching full establishment for a first crop in 2023.
In 2019 the vineyard was designed and planted around the survey findings to maximise site expression. In one season, the entire vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
There are eight unique sites (lieux-dits) planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, each with their own unique attributes. Concentration, intensity and power are qualities we see in the fruit, together with a brightness of natural acidity. The lighter soils enhance the perfumed aromatics, and the deeper red soils more structural tannin.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |