The 2023 Stefano Lubiana 'Sasso' Pinot Noir is a boundary-pushing Tasmanian red, forged from the absolute limits of the estate's biodynamic Derwent Valley vineyard. Sourced from three distinct terroirs within the estate's vineyard—Il Giardino, Ruscello, and La Roccia—this pristine single-vineyard release channels the pure fruit expression and zesty energy defining the state's coolest growing regions.
- Aromas: Dark cherries, wild blackberries, and rhubarb, layered with dried meadow flowers, exotic spice, and a clean, wet-stone mineral edge.
- Palate: Cranberries, amaro herbs, and pure wild strawberry riding over a focused, flinty mineral backbone.
- Style: Medium-bodied, structured, and incredibly refreshing, balancing a generous burst of fruit with a laser-sharp acid line and a long, clean finish.
- Winemaking: Crafted using 100% whole-bunch fermentation and matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak barriques to lock in maximum structural integration.
- Cellaring: Deliciously fresh and ready to enjoy right now, but possesses the excellent structure and drive to age gracefully in the cellar through 2038+.
- Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared venison, or spicy Southeast Asian duck salads.
This bottle is a masterclass in whole-bunch architecture and pure cool-climate grit. It completely strips away the standard fruity Pinot playbook, delivering a savory profile and uncompromising estate craftsmanship that aggressively punches well above its weight.
Stefano Lubiana
Stefano Lubiana is one of Tasmania’s leading biodynamic producers, with a winemaking heritage that spans six generations, beginning in Italy in the 1800s. Established in 1990 by Steve Lubiana, the estate sits on a prized north-facing site in Granton in the Derwent Valley.
As Tasmania’s first certified biodynamic vineyard, the estate has been farmed according to these principles since 2010, with a focus on sustainability, low-yielding vines, and minimal intervention in the winery.
The wines are a pure expression of place—defined by precision, elegance, and the unmistakable character of Tasmania’s cool-climate vineyards.
