Luce della Vite - Frescobaldi
Lucente 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months in barriques (partly new and partly used) |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Toscana IGT: A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese from Montalcino, modern and fruity
- Nose: Notes of forest fruits and jam, with hints of tobacco and light spices
- Palate: Enveloping structure, supple tannins, good freshness and a long toasted finish
- Ageing: Fermentation in stainless steel, 20 days on the skins, 12 months in barriques
- Pairings: Red meats, game, mature cheeses; decant for one hour before serving
Description
What type of wine it is
Lucente from Tenuta Luce is a still red wine with the Tuscany Typical Geographical Indication (IGT), born from a harmonious blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. On the nose, it expresses aromas of wild berries, jam, tobacco and spices, while on the palate it reveals an enveloping structure with silky tannins balanced by a pleasant freshness. Aged for twelve months in wooden barrels after fermentation in steel, it offers a balanced sip that fades into an elegant and persistent toasted finish.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Montalcino, from the vineyards of Tenuta Luce. The meeting between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi gave life to a project that enhances the natural vocation of the soil through meticulous agronomic management, aimed at highlighting the fruity richness of the grapes. The deep connection between the terroir and production expertise gives this red wine a distinct gastronomic versatility. Thanks to its structured body, it pairs masterfully with red meats and game, and is also perfect with savoury first courses and mature cheeses.
How it is produced
The harvest begins in September, with the picking of the Merlot followed by the Sangiovese, respecting the optimal ripening times for each grape variety. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by maceration on the skins for about twenty days, which is fundamental for colour extraction and defining the structure. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for twelve months in partially new wooden barrels. This resting period smooths the tannic texture and integrates elegant toasted notes, while preserving the fruit's vibrancy intact.
History and curious facts
Born in Montalcino from the shared vision of Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, Lucente 2024 is the prestigious ‘second wine’ of Tenuta Luce, a symbol of the union between Tuscan tradition and international expertise.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessandro Marini
- Bottles produced: 470.000
- Hectares: 88
From that meeting a wine was born, inspired by an ambitious project and linked to one of Tuscany's election territories for the production of outstanding wines. The project consisted in creating a wine in Montalcino that would go beyond the boundaries of tradition, without denying it, by drawing on the experience of two historical families in the world of wine.
The dream took shape in Tenuta Luce, a name that evokes the light of the Montalcino sun, which is the source of life and nourishment, which marks the passage of the seasons and gives rhythm to every agricultural activity.
Since then, Tenuta Luce has always honoured this vision, and the estate's flagship wine, Luce, has been joined by other exclusive wines, capable of transcending the boundaries of their own territory, earning unanimous acclaim internationally. Read more
| Name | Luce Lucente 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Luce della Vite - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and curious facts Born in Montalcino from the shared vision of Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, Lucente 2024 is the prestigious ‘second wine’ of Tenuta Luce, a symbol of the union between Tuscan tradition and international expertise. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Harvest | September (Merlot at the beginning of the month; Sangiovese in the second half) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28°C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature; maceration on the skins for approximately 20 days; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for about 12 months in barriques (partly new and partly used) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (approx. 28 °C) for about 10 days; maceration on the skins for about 20 days/three weeks; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for approximately 12 months in barriques (partly new and partly used). |
| Aging | 12 months in barriques (partly new and partly used) |
| Total acidity | 5.78 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |