Tenuta Luce Luce Toscana IGT 2018

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.

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.

For more info, visit Tenuta Luce website.

VARIETALS
Sangiovese, Merlot

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%
Total acidity 6.06 g/l
pH 3.39

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby red color.

NOSE
The nose of Luce2018 is a prelude of aromas of black fruits, blackberries and violets, with marzipan and black pepper, further enriching the bouquet.

PALATE
In the mouth, the wine is voluminous and soft, balanced by a solid tannic structure, before closing with a persistent crisp finish.

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

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

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now through 2032.

RATINGS

97pts

96pts

93pts

4.4

Additional information

Vintage	2018
Grape	Merlot, Sangiovese
Producer	Tenuta Luce
Style	Dry
Types	Red