Elanto Vineyard

‘Best New Winery’ -  2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards

One of Australia's most ambitious new wine projects, Elanto Vineyard is redefining precision viticulture on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Established in 2018 in Balnarring, the estate is the vision of acclaimed winemaker Sandro Mosele, who has created an exceptional high-density vineyard dedicated exclusively to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Mosele, previously chief winemaker at Kooyong and Port Phillip Estate, developed Elanto alongside co-owners Elizabeth and Tony Todaro. The project began with the acquisition of a 22-hectare property overlooking Western Port Bay and Phillip Island. Following consultation with renowned French soil specialist Claude Bourguignon, 10.6 hectares of vines were planted in 2019 on a south-east-facing hillside characterised by ancient volcanic basalt soils.

Elanto's defining feature is its extraordinary planting density of 11,111 vines per hectare, more than four times the Australian average. This approach encourages deeper root development, naturally restricts yields and promotes concentrated fruit with a strong expression of terroir. Vineyard management follows organic principles, with meticulous attention to soil health and biodiversity.

The estate produces exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with individual vineyard parcels carefully managed to capture subtle differences in soil, exposure and ripening conditions. Its first commercial wines came from the 2023 vintage, immediately attracting critical attention for their purity, concentration and refinement.

Elanto was named Best New Winery at the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, recognising its exceptional early achievements. Combining Burgundian inspiration with innovative Australian viticulture, Elanto produces elegant, structured and age-worthy wines that showcase the remarkable potential of the Mornington Peninsula.

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