Tenuta Luce “Luce” Toscana IGT

Located in the Montalcino area, southwest of the medieval city, Tenuta Luce Della Vite, one of the estates of the Frescobaldi family, produces some of the best wines of Tuscany and the greatest Italian wines. Literally, Tuscany in a unique light.

Luce is the first wine to be produced from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot in Montalcino. Perfect harmony between the structure and elegance of Sangiovese and the roundness and softness of Merlot. Luce is the iconic wine of estate, capable of expressing, vintage after vintage, our original interpretation of these lands.

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VARIETALS
Merlot, Sangiovese

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Total acidity 6.07 g/l
pH 3.45

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby red in color.

NOSE
Luce 2020 stands out on the nose for its complexity and elegance, characterized by ripe black fruit, particularly blackberry and mulberry, which are joined by hints of cocoa and sweet spices.

PALATE
On the palate it is harmonious, lively, with excellent structure, balanced by vibrant acidity and soft, silky tannins that give an elegant finish with great persistence.

AGEING
24 months in French oak barriques, 80% new and 20% of one year use.

PAIRING
Ideal with with meat, roasted and grilled meats, pasta with rich sauce and cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
The complexity of this wine goes well with red meat dishes such as grilled meats, roast lamb or beef, poultry, fried game and cheese.

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