Product Description:
This biodynamic Tasmanian Pinot Noir balances bright fruit with the precision of cool-climate winemaking. The 2024 Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir is crafted from the estate’s biodynamic vineyard in Granton, Derwent Valley, with a small portion from their Cradoc vineyard in the Huon Valley. Hand-picked, hand-sorted and wild-fermented, this small-batch red wine showcases lifted aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and brambly mulberry, followed by layers of spice.
Mostly de-stemmed and basket pressed after around three weeks, the wine retains its vibrant fruit while gaining depth from whole-bunch fermentation and the influence of wild yeasts. The result is a Pinot Noir with generous red berry intensity, firm tannin structure and impressive length — a signature of Tasmania’s most sought-after producers.
Approachable in youth yet structured for short-term cellaring, Primavera is an ideal companion to roast duck, mushroom dishes or simply shared over good conversation. Made in Tasmania’s first certified biodynamic vineyard and shipped from Sydney, with fast Metro delivery and Australia-wide shipping.
The Maker
Stefano Lubiana Wines represents Tasmania in its purest form – from its soil to your family table. Their holistic environmentally practices and diligence in maintaining their low-cropping Derwent River estate follows through to the winery with minimal intervention meeting modern techniques. The resulting wines are world class quality, to be enjoyed with hearty food and good company.
These wines are biodynamic, progressive and unadulterated. The family celebrates 34 years in Tasmania. Marco Lubiana is the sixth generation of their distinguished winemaking family, continuing a rich legacy of winegrowing expertise. Having established their blocks of vines on their special site in Granton back in 1990. Prior to that, Steve's father Mario grew vines and made wine in South Australia, and their ancestors in Italy before that. The vineyard lifestyle they embrace is both rhythmic and cyclical, fostering an appreciation for hard work and determination in every season.
Their much sought-after wines are the result of a passionate unrelenting quest for perfection. This passion, along with free thinking and attention to detail allows them to create wines which reflect this vision. Their focus on traditional and environmentally sensitive principals has only strengthened their desire to create wines that have a unique and distinctive character, with free-flowing elegance and quality.
With their innovative use of barrels, whole-bunch fermentation and wild yeasts, they hand craft a distinctive range of wines. Most of their 26ha estate planted to the two great Burgundian varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s no secret that with meticulous vineyard craftsmanship and sympathetic and thoughtful winemaking, the wines have earned a reputation as some of most revered and desirable in Australia. Notably, their Pinot Noirs have won Best Biodynamic Wine in the World at the London International Wine Challenge three times, reflecting the exceptional terroir they steward and the purity of their offerings from Tasmania to family tables worldwide.
The Vineyard
Stefano Lubiana boasts Tasmania's first biodynamic vineyard, they also hold Tasmania’s first certified biodynamic vineyard, and have been cultivating their vines using biodynamic methods since 2010. This means that the wines are free of all synthetic treatments, additives and pesticides.
Instead they take an alternative path, following the astronomical rhythms to ensure soil regeneration as well as effective vine care through all phases of the year’s seasonal cycles. These methods enhance their attention to detail in the vineyard and winery, being more alert to the signals of Mother Nature and her messengers. Every season, they are becoming more attuned to the synergies between their varied soil types, their organisms, the local flora and fauna, and of course the vines.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Lifted & Bright
Ripe raspberries, strawberries, brambled mulberries and a hint of toasted cedar.
PALATE
– Generous & Structured
Juicy red fruits with strawberry confection notes, balanced by fresh acidity and firm tannins.
FINISH
– Spicy & Persistent
Concentrated fruit carried through a long, spice-tinged close.
Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Pinot Noir
Country – Australia
Region – Tasmania (Derwent Valley & Huon Valley)
Vintage – 2024
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.5%
Closure – Screwcap
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