Rio dello Spineto 2020 Lumiluna

Rio dello Spineto 2020: natural elegance from Umbria

Wine Overview

Rio dello Spineto 2020 is a Sangiovese Umbria IGT that conveys the beauty and complexity of the Umbrian territory through natural vinification and respect for biodiversity. With only 2,000 bottles produced, this wine expresses the care and dedication of a 1.5-hectare vineyard, combining elegance and structure, perfect for those seeking authenticity and refinement in every sip.

Wine History

This Sangiovese comes from a 20-year-old vineyard in Umbria, on clay, calcareous, and galestro soils, where winemaking tradition meets natural production philosophy. Rio dello Spineto 2020 aims to highlight the quality of small production wines, following manual harvesting and attentive vineyard practices, transforming every cluster into a wine with unique character and a strong sense of place.

Vineyard Philosophy

Viticulture is completely natural: no chemical interventions, strict respect for the rhythms of the plant and soil, and careful management of soil fertility. The goal is to produce healthy grapes, rich in flavor and minerality, capable of expressing the identity of the Umbrian hills in each bottle. The local climate, combined with 20-year-old vines, ensures a perfect balance between ripeness and aromatic freshness.

Cellar Approach

Fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel with 20 days of skin maceration, without filtration and with minimal SO₂ addition (<30 mg/l). Aging takes place entirely in the bottle for 12 months, preserving the natural characteristics and purity of Sangiovese. The choice not to clarify or filter the wine guarantees aromatic depth and an authentic expression of the terroir.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright ruby red with garnet highlights, revealing elegance and complexity.
Aroma: notes of ripe red fruits, cherry and raspberry, with subtle spicy and mineral hints.
Palate: fresh and savory, with soft tannins, balanced structure, and a persistent finish recalling fruit and mineral nuances.

Pairings

Rio dello Spineto 2020 pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, roasted veal, and aged cheeses, enhancing the aromatic depth and natural elegance of Sangiovese.

Technical Sheet

• Region: Umbria

• Variety: 100% Sangiovese

• Appellation: Sangiovese Umbria IGT

• Vineyard area: 1.5 ha

• Soil: clay, clay with limestone, galestro

• Average vine age: 20 years

• Viticulture: natural

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with 20 days skin maceration in steel

• Aging: 12 months in bottle

• Clarification: time

• Filtration: none

• SO₂ added: <30 mg/l

• Production: 2,000 bottles

• Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Lumiluna: the winery between tradition and innovation

The history of Lumiluna

Lumiluna was born in Mercatello from the deep friendship between Luca Bigicchia and Giulio Rinaldi, two young entrepreneurs who chose to continue their family agricultural tradition. Their passion led them to restore old vineyards through manual pruning and careful soil care. In 2015, they began their adventure in their free time, working “by moonlight,” which inspired the winery’s name. 2017 marked a turning point: from a few hundred bottles, they expanded production thanks to acquiring additional vineyard hectares, and in 2018 their own winery was completed, strengthening their presence in the region.

The vineyard philosophy

Lumiluna’s vineyards, trained in guyot, double inverted, and cordon speronato, spread over a 20 km radius south of Perugia, across the hills surrounding Mercatello. They currently manage 15 diverse plots, with soils ranging from clay to limestone, from galestro to clay-skeleton mixtures, offering extraordinary mineral complexity. Vines aged 20 to 65 years allow cultivation of grapes such as Trebbiano, Grechetto, Malvasia di Candia, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Ciliegiolo, aiming to produce elegant and refined wines without synthetic substances.

The cellar approach

In the cellar, Luca and Giulio follow an artisanal approach, with controlled fermentations and minimal interventions that respect the natural expression of the grapes. Every step is personally supervised, from cluster selection to aging in barrels and tanks of various materials. This method highlights vineyard biodiversity and wine aromatic complexity, ensuring authentic products true to the territory.

Lumiluna’s identity and creativity

Lumiluna is more than wine; it is a cultural project combining tradition, sustainability, and creativity. Every year, two or three new labels are added to the base range, inspired by songs listened to during the harvest, a crucial moment for defining the wines. This philosophy gives the labels unique personality, making Lumiluna a young winery capable of telling deep stories through its work. Respect for the land, combined with the founders’ passion, makes every bottle an experience of taste and culture.