12 Lumera, Donnafugata

LUMERA

Type

Rosé – Terre Siciliane I.G.T.

Grapes

Syrah, Nero d’Avola, Pinot Nero, Tannat

Production area

South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate and nearby areas

Altitude

200 to 600 m AMSL

Orography

hilly

Soils

clay loam with a subalkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9). Total limestone from 20 to 35%. Rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc)

VINEYARD

Training and pruning

VSP (vertical shoot positioning), with wooden stakes and stainless steel wires; cordon spur training, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant

Planting densities

4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare

about 7.5 tons

Vintage 2014

the 2014 vintage was characterized by a fairly balanced climatic trend, marked by a relatively mild winter and a cool, rainy spring. Overall, from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014, 620 mm of rainfall was recorded: a slightly lower figure compared to the average of the last 10 years, with rainfall concentrated in the spring months. July and August passed without excesses of heat and with an excellent temperature range between day and night, thus favoring the production of particularly fresh and balanced wines. The grapes destined for the production of Lumera were harvested from the first ten days of August to the first ten days of September in the following order: Pinot Nero, Syrah, Nero d’Avola and Tannat

Maceration

cold maceration in press for 24 hours at 10°-12°C (50-53° F)

Fermentation

in stainless steel at a controlled temperature

Aging

in stainless steel vats and then at least two months in the bottle before release

Analysis data

alcohol 12.75 % ABV, total acidity: 6.0 g/l., pH: 3.30

TASTING NOTES

Description

very bright soft rosé, Lumera 2014 is characterized by a markedly fruity bouquet, predominant aromas of wild strawberries and raspberries combine with more subtle hints of cherries and pomegranates. On the palate we find the fruit again, well balanced by crisp acidity and agreeable sapidity

Aging potential

3-4 years

THE WINE EXPERIENCE

Food & Wine

match with hot and cold seafood starters, raw fish (especially shellfish) and first courses based on vegetables. We also recommend it with fried fish, fresh cheeses and second courses of roasted fish. Serve in medium-size tulip glasses, not flared, relatively tall, uncork at time of serving, excellent at 10–12°C

Occasions

ideal for an aperitif with friends or an informal dinner

Art & Wine

Lumera is an evocative name, in full Donnafugata style. It's the beloved woman, the sublime being who inspires joy and fullness of life. It's the woman portrayed on the label, it's the wine that bears her name. Lumera is the protagonist of a Sicilian poem that celebrates courtly love and experiments a form, the Dolce Stil Novo, which decidedly anticipates the Italian language. “Or come pote sì grande donna intrare / Per gli occhi mei, che sì piccioli son? / e nel mio core come pote stare […], ma voglio a lei Lumera asomigliare […]