Donnafugata Lumera Rosato: the summer of Sicily in your glass

There are wines that make you pause for a moment. The Donnafugata Lumera Rosato is one of them. The name refers to a medieval Sicilian poem about courtly love — and you taste that romantic character immediately. For this is no average summer rosé. This is a distinct personality, made by one of Sicily's most renowned wineries.

Everything is perfectly balanced in this wine. You get the feeling of “summer in a glass”. The blend of three grape varieties, Nero d’Avola, Syrah, and Nocera, gives the wine wonderfully complex and intense flavors and a good structure.

Taste profile

• The wine has a radiant salmon-pink color — bright and inviting.
• The fragrance opens with wild strawberry, pomegranate, and a delicate floral touch of violets and roses.
• On the palate, it is dry, fresh, and full of character, with a pleasant structure that gives it just a little more depth than the average rosé. As a result, it is also more versatile than you might think at first glance.

Food advice

Serve it with a seafood salad or a crispy focaccia with goat cheese and grilled vegetables — for the fresh acidity and fruity character of the Lumera pair perfectly with light Mediterranean flavors. Serve chilled at 10-12 degrees.

Terroir and vinification

The grapes grow at the Tenuta di Contessa Entellina in southwestern Sicily, on calcareous slopes cooled by the Mediterranean sea breeze. The blend consists of Nero d’Avola, Syrah, and Nocera — three varieties that together provide color, fruit, and fresh structure.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature, ensuring that all floral and fruity notes are fully preserved. The wine then ages in the bottle for several months before reaching its optimal balance.

About the Donnafugata winery

Donnafugata is a Sicilian family business founded by Giacomo Rallo, today led by his children José and Antonio, and is one of the most renowned producers in Southern Italy. The name literally means “woman on the run” — a reference to Queen Maria Carolina who fled Napoleon to precisely this part of Sicily.

Donnafugata operates sustainably: without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and with an active CO2 reduction project since 2011.

Donnafugata also creates a top rosé together with the fashion house Dolce & Gabbana: Rosa Donnafugata – Dolce & Gabbana in beautiful designer packaging.

Order the Donnafugata Lumera Rosato now and let Sicily come home to you in all its summer splendor — for a rosé with so much character at this price is a rarity.