Passo del Lume Spento is a winery in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. It is located directly south-west of the town in the Passo del Lume Spento area,  situated on the highest slopes of Montalcino, from 450 to 600 metres (1,476-1,968 feet). Lume Spento (meaning an extinguished light) is close to Poggio alla Civitella. The name could derive from the fact that lamps on carriages were blown out by the wind in this spot. The Passo del Lume Spento is an important site for local history since it is located along the main road that connected the Amiata and Maremma areas to Montalcino and it is close to the once-important Cappuccini convent.

Owners: Claudio Pecci and his wife Miriana. The Pecci family has strong ties with Montalcino farming traditions.

Crops: Lume Spento produces Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, IGT Toscana, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Grappa di Brunello.

Vineyards: 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare (1,821-2,024 vines per acre)..

Red wines

Toscana Rosso, Poggio Civitella: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Colorino Toscano. Fermented in stainless steel.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: Ferments in stainless steel. Pump-over and rack-and-return. MLF in wood. The wine spends 36 months in 10-20hl oak barrels.

Other crops : Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Grappa di Brunello.

Contact

Azienda Agricola Passo del Lume Spento

Località Lume Spento

53024 Montalcino (SI), Italy

Tel+39 0577.848582 | Website: www.lumespento.it