Luce della Vite - Frescobaldi
Luce 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Merlot, 45% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 24 months in oak barriques (90% new, 10% once used) |
- Name and format: Toscana IGT dry red, 0.75 L bottle, 15% vol
- Blend and origin: Merlot and Sangiovese from Montalcino, project with Frescobaldi and Mondavi
- Vinification and ageing: 25 days maceration in steel, 24 months in oak barriques
- Aroma: blackberry and black cherry, balsamic eucalyptus, mineral graphite, sweet spices and cocoa
- Taste and pairings: full-bodied structure, lively acidity and silky tannins; suitable for game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Luce della Vite is a refined still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica from Tuscany, produced by Tenuta Luce. It is the result of a meticulous blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, vinified in steel and matured in oak barrels. On the palate, it reveals a full structure, supported by lively acidity and soft, silky tannins. The aromatic profile expresses great elegance, with intense aromas of blackberry and black cherry, enriched by balsamic notes of eucalyptus and hints of graphite and spices. The entry on the palate is generous, leading to a long, aromatic and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the prestigious vineyards of Montalcino, an authentic expression of the Tuscan territory. Its origins date back to the ambitious project of Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, created to enhance the excellence of the terroir. The climate plays a decisive role: mild winters prepare the vines for hot summers, while late-season rains encourage a marked temperature range before the harvest. This ensures optimal ripening of the grapes and a sip in perfect balance between lively freshness and structural vigour.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the separate harvesting of the grapes. Vinification takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for twelve days, with maceration on the skins for almost a month to maximise extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak barrels, where the wine matures for twenty-four months. This careful ageing in wood, mostly new, smooths the tannic texture and enriches the body, giving the palate a velvety consistency and a deep, defined persistence.
History and Curiosities
Born from the visionary meeting between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi in Montalcino, this iconic Toscana IGT transcends the boundaries of winemaking tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 della Vite Luce 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Merlot, 45% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Luce della Vite - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the visionary meeting between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi in Montalcino, this iconic Toscana IGT transcends the boundaries of winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Rainy and colder than average spring; flowering with rain and wind in June; hot and sunny summer (including September) with good water availability. |
| Harvest | Merlot: the third week of September; Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon: the first week of October. |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 25 days; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 24 months in oak barriques (90% new, 10% single-use) |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for 25 days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (about 30°C) for 12 days. Malolactic fermentation in barriques. Ageing for 24 months in oak barriques (90% new, 10% one use). |
| Aging | 24 months in oak barriques (90% new, 10% once used) |
| Total acidity | 5.62 gr/L |
| PH | 3.52 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |