ARTISAN EUROPEAN WINE SPECIALISTS,
DELIVERING AUSTRALIA.
From Nebbiolo in Barolo, Valtellina & Alto Piemonte to Grenache in Rioja,
Languedoc & Roussillon — unique bottles from the finest small growers across Italy, Spain and France.
ARTISAN EUROPEAN WINE SPECIALISTS,
DELIVERING AUSTRALIA.
From Nebbiolo in Barolo, Valtellina & Alto Piemonte to Grenache in Rioja,
Languedoc & Roussillon — unique bottles from the finest small growers across Italy, Spain and France.
GRENACHE GRIS: A Rare Gem 🤍
Grenache Gris produces world-class wines defined by texture, minerality, richness, and elegance. A close relative of Grenache Noir and Blanc, its heartland is Roussillon in southern France, with historic plantings also found in Spain – Catalonia and Rioja. With structure and depth reminiscent of (far more expensive) white Hermitage, this regal variety is one of our all-time favourites. Start your exploration here.
Crunchy Red Wines
Bright, fresh, and full of character. From crunchy mountain styles to fragrant Gamay, rare Grignolino, wild Syrah, and a quietly serious Sangiovese — wines with personality, balance, and real drinkability. Tiberio's exquisite rosato earns its place, proving pink can be just as compelling as red.
SOAVE RELEASES: BALESTRI VALDA
“We say no to chemicals and grow our vines and olive trees according to the principles of organic viticulture with every agricultural practice being an expression of our deep respect for nature and harmony with our ecosystem. That’s why we started beekeeping with enthusiasm. Our happy bees prove that protecting biodiversity is possible and a duty we take on with pleasure.” – Laura Rizzotto
Balestri Valda is a family-run estate led by Laura Rizzotto, a beekeeper and passionate advocate for biodiversity, who cares for her organically farmed vineyards and olive groves with dedication.
Showcasing Garganega and the native Trebbiano di Soave, the wines of Balestri Valda are alive, textured, and precise – testament to the meticulous vineyard work and gentle, thoughtful winemaking that define this estate.
PRODUCER FOCUS:
DIBALDO SPIRITS
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna
Alchemist, perfumer, and quietly revolutionary liquorist — Baldo Baldinini is redefining what gin, vermouth, and amaro can be. Working with extraordinary precision and humility, he has set a bar that few in the world will likely reach.
We are proud to present his work in Australia.
Nebbiolo and Friends
Nebbiolo is an ancient, elite Italian variety that communicates site, season and producer with extraordinary precision — producing aromatic, structured and long-lived wines of rare complexity. We think it's one of the greatest varieties in the world and we're dedicated to spreading the word.
From the celebrated hills of Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont, to the terraced alpine slopes of Valtellina, the ancient volcanic soils of Alto Piemonte (Boca, Lessona, Gattinara, Ghemme, Bramaterra) and the ethereal bottlings of Carema — our Nebbiolo range covers the full spectrum of this extraordinary variety. These are wines that reward patience, curiosity and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.
And the friends? Grignolino, Dolcetto, Freisa, Vespolina, Croatina — the vibrant, characterful varieties that share Nebbiolo's homeland and deserve far more attention than they get.
WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN & ROW
Artisan European wine — for serious drinkers, for the curious, and for those who care deeply about where their wine comes from. Mountain & Row is Melbourne's gateway to the European culture of wine: a way to travel from your table, to discover the people, places, and traditions behind every bottle.
Alongside the indigenous and lesser-known Italian grape varieties we love to champion, we specialise in Nebbiolo, Grenache, and Syrah in all their forms — Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont, the high-altitude reds of Valtellina and Alto Piemonte, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Roussillon from the south of France, old-vine Garnacha from Rioja and Navarra. We are equally obsessed with white wine: crisp, mineral alpine styles from the Alps, Pyrenees and Dolomites, and rich, textural whites from the Mediterranean. Every bottle is chosen for what it says about its place: small family estates, organically farmed vineyards, and winemakers who'd rather make 3,000 bottles of something extraordinary than 30,000 of something forgettable. You won't find big brands or commercial labels here — just genuinely characterful wine at prices that respect both the producer and the drinker.
We bring the same obsession to gin, vermouth, amaro, and snacks — because good taste extends further than wine.
Chips & Virgin Olive Oil
Pafritas crafts Spain's finest artisan potato chips — made in La Rioja by a family business that fries Spanish potatoes exclusively in cold-pressed virgin olive oil. No sunflower oil, no artificial flavourings, no shortcuts. Available in Sea Salt, Garlic, Smoked Paprika (Pimentón de la Vera PDO) and Winter Black Truffle. Real food in a fake-food world.
Alongside them, award-winning extra virgin olive oil from Bodegas Nekeas in Navarra — pressed from Arbequina and Arróniz, Navarra's only native olive variety, with its trademark deep green intensity and vibrant acidity.
These are nothing like the supermarket stuff.
Grape Focus: Freisa
Freisa is a native Piedmontese grape known for its vivid acidity, lush tannins and vibrant fruit. Expect wines with juicy raspberry and sour cherry, often layered with spice, florals and a savoury edge.
Deep dive and learn more about this variety in our blog post here.
READ OUR NEBBIOLO GUIDE
Take a deeper dive into the complexities of this heroic Italian grape. Discover it’s myriad terroirs, the rules behind its production and why this grape is so special.
Whether enthusiast or beginner, this primer will shine a light on one of Italy's finest red grape varieties.