Stefano Lubiana Late Disgorged 2013

Producer Profile

Stefano Lubiana Wines is a benchmark producer of cool-climate wines, expressing the clarity and quiet power of Tasmania through a philosophy that unites minimal intervention with thoughtful, precise winemaking. Set in the Derwent Valley, overlooking the Derwent River, the estate benefits from a marginal climate ideally suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – varieties that thrive on long, slow ripening and retain natural acidity, structure and aromatic purity.

Established in 1990 by fifth-generation winemaker Stefano Lubiana, the estate has grown into one of Tasmania’s most respected names. The winemaking ethos is grounded in restraint: fruit is handled gently, wild fermentations are embraced, oak is used judiciously, and sulphur is kept to a minimum. The intention is to allow site, season and variety to speak with clarity and detail.

A defining pillar of the estate is its commitment to biodynamics. As Tasmania’s first certified biodynamic vineyard, farming has followed these principles since 2010. The vineyard is treated as a self-sustaining ecosystem, where soils are nurtured through natural composts, cover crops and lunar cycles. No synthetic fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides are used, ensuring vine health and soil vitality while fostering a deeper, more authentic expression of terroir.

This approach translates directly into the glass. The wines are marked by purity and precision: Chardonnay shows citrus, stone fruit and saline minerality with fine tension and line; Pinot Noir offers red and dark berry fruit, subtle spice and a silken, structured palate. The estate’s traditional method sparkling wines are particularly celebrated – complex and refined, with fine bead, layers of brioche, citrus and orchard fruits, and a long, mineral finish.