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The wine
- Colour
- Rosso
- Alcohol
- 15.0% vol
Critics' scores
- Wine Spectator 91
Rich and fleshy, this red exudes black currant, blackberry and sweet baking spice flavors, with a layer of dense, refined tannins underneath. Fresh and elegant overall, with fine harmony and a lingering aftertaste. Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2017 through 2024. 1,500 cases imported. –BS
- James Suckling 94
Fantastic core of blueberries, currants and toasted oak to this red. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and silky. Wonderful tension and precision. Luce is indeed in its stride now. Merlot and sangiovese. Better in 2017
The producer: Luce della Vite
This joint venture, between two of the leading figures in the wine world, Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi started in the early 1990s. The union was built out of their shared goal to offer the world a truly impassioned, unique wine from Montalcino – while encompassing both of their personal traditions. Following due course, twenty years ago, thanks to their sons and winemakers, Lamberto and Tim, their thrilling blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, Luce was born. Luce expresses with upmost quality, the power, innovation and concentration found at the backbone of this Montalcino winery. Tenuta Luce della Vite comprises of 192-hectares, with 77 devoted to vineyards. These plots producing their flagship, Luce, and more recently their second wine, Lucente. Five hectares of the vineyard are registered as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and these are devoted to the creation of their territorial expressive Luce Brunello.