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  • Country ranking ?

    278
  • Producer ranking ?

    8
  • Decanting time

    5h
  • When to drink

    from 2018

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The Story

Luce was the first wine created in Montalcino by blending Sangiovese and Merlot. Combining the roundedness and softness of Merlot with the structure and elegance of Sangiovese might seem a rather obvious idea, and yet it took the insight and collaboration of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi Families to launch this innovative project in the land of the world renown Brunello di Montalcino, a wine made strictly from Sangiovese.

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After heavy spring rains, summer weather conditions were almost ideal. A succession of dry days and significant day-night temperature differentials ensured a balanced concentration in the berries of aroma precursors and polyphenolic compounds. Light and heat thus combined to give Luce 2012 its elegance and force, plus its stunning aromatic complexity.

 

The wine greets the eye with a dark ruby, then unfurls a forceful, complex bouquet of...

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Deep purple red with violet hue and black core. Elegant but expressive nose, developing well with some oxygen. Elderberries, figs and dark berries, hints of vanilla and discreet gingerbread spices. On the palate well structured with firm tannins, juicy fruit, hints of vanilla and gingerbread spices, excellent length.
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Firenze, Montalcino
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