FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: SANGIOVESE, MERLOT
VINTAGE: 2019
PLACE: TUSCANY-ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5%VOL
99 POINTS James Suckling
The wine symbol of the Estate A BRILLIANT STORY
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, it is the symbolic wine of the Estate, capable of representing, harvest after harvest, our original interpretation of the territory. |
THE VINTAGE:
The 2019 vintage was late and balanced. After a cold and sunny winter, spring was characterized by low average temperatures and high rainfall that allowed the creation of important water reserves in the soil. This situation of low light and rains mainly concentrated in the month of May, resulted in a slight delay of 10 days in the vegetative cycle of the vine. Flowering was completed homogeneously in the first week of June. The season then continued with a hot summer, without particular heat peaks, with some rainfall between the end of July and the beginning of August that guaranteed a vigorous and efficient foliage system. The mild temperatures of September and a good level of hydration of the soil favored a slow and regular ripening of the grapes, which allowed to obtain perfectly ripe tannins, with high intensity and aromatic freshness. The harvest began in a sunny climate on September 12 with the first Merlot, and continued with the Sangiovese at the end of September, beginning of October. The wines are structured showing balance, power and great aging potential.
TASTING NOTES:
Luce 2019 has an intense ruby red color. The nose is striking for its floral scents of violet and rose, accompanied by red fruits of raspberries and sweet spices. In the mouth it is balanced and elegant, with an almost creamy texture, supported by silky and well-integrated tannins. The persistent finish continues on spicy notes.