Alessandro Stefani farms 13 hectares of certified organic vineyards in the Yarra Valley's Long Gully, between Healesville and Yarra Glen. Alongside the estate's original plantings of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, Italian varieties reflect the Stefani family's Tuscan heritage. The focus is firmly on expressing individual sites through organic farming, balanced ripeness and a thoughtful, minimal-intervention approach in the cellar.

La Veduta comes from The View vineyard, a south-facing slope immediately beside the winery at 320 metres elevation. Planted 28 years ago to MV6 Pinot Noir on its own roots, the site produces fruit with a distinctive combination of perfume, freshness and depth. The 2024 vintage was dry and warm at harvest, allowing excellent ripeness while retaining the natural acidity and energy of the slope.

Harvested early morning to preserve freshness, fermented in open stainless steel with 100% whole bunches and a 21-day maceration. Pressed directly to French barriques including 15% new oak, left on fine lees for 24 months, then blended and bottled in March 2026. Unfined, unfiltered and with only a small addition of sulphur.

Elegant and site-driven, with the perfume and structure that make Yarra Valley Pinot Noir so compelling. Bright red berries and cherries alongside floral and savoury notes, fine-grained tannins, subtle spice and a long, lifted finish. Whole bunch and oak add texture and complexity without obscuring the freshness of the fruit.