Vines, Sculpture, and Garden-to-Plate Dining
Montalto is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s defining properties — a vineyard, restaurant, sculpture garden, and wetland garden in Red Hill South that combines wine, food, and art in a single-estate experience. The restaurant (hatted, garden-to-plate) sources from the property’s own kitchen garden and the surrounding farms, and the wine list features the estate’s own pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris alongside the broader peninsula range.
The sculpture garden — a permanent collection of contemporary sculpture scattered through the vineyard, the wetlands, and the garden walks — adds the visual-art dimension. The sculptures (rotating, with works by established and emerging Australian artists) are integrated into the landscape rather than displayed in a gallery, and the walk through the property (approximately 1–2 hours for the full circuit) is as much a nature walk as an art experience.
The cellar door offers tastings of the estate wines, and the Piazza — a more casual dining option than the main restaurant — serves pizza, share plates, and lighter meals for visitors who want the Montalto setting without the formal dining commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Montalto?
Wine tasting at the cellar door, lunch at the restaurant (hatted, booking essential) or the Piazza (casual), the sculpture garden walk, and the wetland garden. Allow 2–3 hours for the full experience.
Is the sculpture garden free?
Access to the sculpture garden is typically included with a cellar-door tasting, a restaurant booking, or a Piazza visit. Check current entry arrangements when booking.
Is Montalto family-friendly?
Yes — the Piazza, the sculpture garden, and the wetland walks suit families. The main restaurant is more suited to adult dining.