Lumera DOC 2022 Donnafugata

Lumera by Donnafugata is produced with a refined blend of grapes consisting of Syrah, Nero d'Avola, and Nocera. The vines are cultivated within the estate at Contessa Entellina, at an altitude between 200 and 600 meters above sea level. The soils are of very high geological quality, predominantly clay-based with a sub-alkaline reaction and a pH ranging from 7.5 to 7.9. The total calcium content ranges from 20% to 35%, rich in nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, and zinc. Trained using the espalier system with wooden posts and steel wires, the pruning method is a spurred cordon, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. This allows a planting density of 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare, with a yield of about 75 quintals per hectare. The vinification starts with cold prefermentative maceration in press for 24 hours at a controlled temperature of 10°-12°C. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, also at a controlled temperature. The aging process occurs in tanks and at least two months in bottle before being released on the market.