Luce della Vite

Lucente is a hearty cuvée of Merlot and Sangiovese. Deep red, flattering bouquet, ripe cherry aromas, black berries, delicate spices and a hint of mint, on the palate harmonious and silky, dense, perfect balance, long persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has delicious undertones of sage and thyme that highlight ripe yet refined notes of strawberries, red cherries and darker blackcurrants. Full body, a dense, generous texture and a polished finish." James Suckling

Elegant cuvée of Merlot and Sangiovese: Luce is the world-famous prestige product from Montalcino by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Intense ruby red, a seductive scent of ripe berries, tobacco and leather. Luce is very concentrated on the palate, soft, long and with hints of coffee and vanilla in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows so much intensity and complexity from the get-go with a bouquet exploding with blackberries, blackcurrants, ivy, iodine, treacle and forest floor elements. Full body, tight yet generous tannins, effortless acidity and a powerful, long finish. A triumph in a challenging vintage." James Suckling

Elegant cuvée of Merlot and Sangiovese: Luce is the world-famous prestige product from Montalcino by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Intense ruby red, a seductive scent of ripe berries, tobacco and leather. Luce is very concentrated on the palate, soft, long and with hints of coffee and vanilla in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, deep dark ruby with a violet shimmer. First notes of mint and sandalwood, then fleshy fruit, blackberry and elderberry. The palate is full-bodied and hearty, with beautiful spicy notes of dark pepper and mulberry, opening with a hearty, gripping tannin, and a little rough tannin in the finish." Falstaff

"The beauty and polish to this is very impressive on the nose and the palate. Blackberry, blueberry, and sandalwood character. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and an elegant finish. So crafted and fine." James Suckling

"A sheen of resinous oak casts an accent over the black cherry and plum fruit in this powerful, chewy red. All the components are in the right place." Wine Spectator

Dark ruby, fleshy aroma of dark fruits, cherry, with hints of mushrooms, tobacco, tar and chocolate. Rarely have I had such a highly concentrated Sangiovese in my glass. A concise tannin on the palate, then again black-red berries and a truly muscular finish. It still needs storage time, but already today it is one of the most complex and dense of its vintage. Elegance-drinkers please stay away from it and wait at least five years! SUPERIORE.DE

"As the years go by I appreciate the timeless beauty of the Luce della Vite label design. I can't think of a label that I like to look at more. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and juicy wine that is packed tight with all the flavors and goodies you should expect from this celebrated appellation. The Frescobaldi family has taken great care to move away from the overripe and over-extracted style that they championed in the past. Instead, we've started to see elegant and streamlined expressions from this historic Tuscan estate. I would say that this tendency also applies to this wine, although the warm 2011 vintage definitely leaves its mark. The wine is rich and fruit-forward with opulent and fleshy layers. It is coming along nicely despite some young fruit sourness that should flesh out with a few more years of cellar aging." Robert Parker

"This is fabulous for the vintage with blackberry, blueberry and toffee-barrel aromas and flavors. Full and very deep. Fine tannins. Bright finish. Very flashy and I like it." James Suckling

Dark ruby, fleshy aroma of dark fruits, cherry, with hints of mushrooms, tobacco, tar and chocolate. Rarely have I had such a highly concentrated Sangiovese in my glass. A concise tannin on the palate, then again black-red berries and a truly muscular finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense sparkling ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Compact and dense nose with notes of pickled cherries and plums, underpinned by fine leather notes. On the palate it is firm and gripping, with a lot of ripe fruit, blackberries and plums, opening with dense tannins, covered with sweet enamel, very long aftertaste". Falstaff

"Luce della Vita is a second important brand owned by the Frescobaldi family in Montalcino. Their other historic estate is the Tenuta Castelgiocondo with a beautiful villa overlooking the vineyards. The Luce brand does extremely well in foreign markets thanks to its elegant marketing and packaging. The Luce della Vite 2012 Brunello di Montalcino sees an annual production of approximately 25,000 bottles. The wine is styled with contemporary flair. The color is richly saturated and inky dark with bright ruby highlights. The color is very attractive. Bold cherry and blackberry emerge from the bouquet, and there's a generous amount of oak spice and toast to speak to an international palate. Integrated oak tannins are folded within the wine's rich and fruity consistency." Robert Parker

"Shows fine balance between the fresh cherry and berry fruit, with savory, wild herb and spice notes and a solid backbone of acidity. The tannins build on the finish, leaving a dusty, mouthcoating sensation." Wine Spectator

"Blackberry and coffee-bean character with hints of black tea. Full body, firm, silky and chewy tannins and a focused finish. Tight and precise. Very muscular for the vintage. Needs time to soften." James Suckling

"Dark ruby with bright orange rim. Lifted, minty cherry nose. Modern approach yet quite pure, with crunchy cherry fruit and hints of oak. Hedonistic and well made while the firm tannins give it plenty of potential, too. Long!" Jancis Robinson

The legend continues with the opening of the new wine cellar (2018), harmoniously integrated into the landscape. Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Fine aromas of small black berries and sour cherries blend with subtle notes of cocoa and coffee. On the palate, it is full of pressure and with a pronounced, but at the same time beautifully integrated portion of tannin. Notes of tar, leather and plum round off the unique taste experience and lead into a finesse rich, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby with a fine garnet hue. Clear and precise nose, full of dark currants, cassis liqueur and blackberries, some dark chocolate. Round and full at the base, much ripe berry fruit, opens with much fine-meshed tannin, fine enamel, firm pressure in the finish." Falstaff

"A powerful version, with a coating of toasty, vanilla-accented oak wrapped around blackberry and black plum flavors. Shows a hint of tar, and the tannins are assertive now, yet this stays vibrant and long. Better with air, but still a unique style." Wine Spectator

"Pliant and beautifully resonant on the palate, the 2015 Luce is very nicely done. Dark red cherry, chocolate, new leather, espresso, new oak and spice notes abound. There is plenty of richness and textural depth to the 2015, but I also see a more refined use of oak and a greater emphasis on freshness than in the past, both clearly positives." Antonio Galloni

"A ripe and juicy super Tuscan with lots of aromas of ripe berries, chocolate, nutmeg and spices, which follow through to a full body. Round, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Rich and layered with beautiful fruit and intensity. Subtlety lavish." James Suckling

One of the best Brunello of the modern style since its debut in 2003. Bright ruby red and a bouquet of delicate vanilla, some roasted aromas and dried raisins. A powerful wine with ripe fruit and notes of tobacco, dark cherry and spices that enchants lovers of powerful and powerful red wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"A modern style, this boasts plenty of new oak, bringing vanilla, toast and resin elements, along with a layer of prickly tannins. Shows ample ripe fruit midpalate, and should integrate in two to three years." Wine Spectator

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Luce is packed tight with brightness and sunshine. Compared to the family's other Brunellos made under the Castelgiocondo brand, this wine is more opulent, more concentrated and more modern or contemporary overall. It is designed to appeal to an international audience for sure and most certainly delivers the goods if you are looking for roundness, ripe fruit and thick texture. It is deliciously irresistible with bold cherry, exotic spice and tobacco. That bright acidity on the close will help the wine age carefully over the next 10 years." Robert Parker

"The citrus, dark fruit and leaf aromas are intense. Full body, polished and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Extremely structured and beautiful. Needs two or three years to soften." James Suckling

LUX VITIS 2015 is the first vintage of an exceptional, great wine, vinified in small quantities. It comes from more than 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines and contains a small part of Sangiovese. Deep dark ruby red, in the bouquet gingerbread spice, ripe black cherry and some smoke. On the palate it is compact and precise, with a clear indication of origin and grape variety. LUX VITIS will reveal its true treasure only with the years of maturity - the very harmonious vintage 2015 gives it abundance, subtle sweetness and concentration and a freshness that will carry it into a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of a small percentage of Sangiovese, this offers aromas of dark-skinned berry, dried Mediterranean herb and cedar. The bold but elegantly structured palate doles out black-currant jam, black plum, licorice and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"This is a new and exciting red from Luce that is about 90 per cent cabernet sauvignon and the rest sangiovese. Fantastic structure and power. So savory and juicy at the same time. Full body, silky-textured tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Smoke and wet earth at the end. Superb. Wait until 2021, but already gorgeous." James Suckling

One of the best Brunello of the modern style since its debut in 2003. Bright ruby red and a bouquet of delicate vanilla, some roasted aromas and dried raisins. A powerful wine with ripe fruit and notes of tobacco, dark cherry and spices that enchants lovers of powerful and powerful red wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"A modern style, this boasts plenty of new oak, bringing vanilla, toast and resin elements, along with a layer of prickly tannins. Shows ample ripe fruit midpalate, and should integrate in two to three years." Wine Spectator

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Luce is packed tight with brightness and sunshine. Compared to the family's other Brunellos made under the Castelgiocondo brand, this wine is more opulent, more concentrated and more modern or contemporary overall. It is designed to appeal to an international audience for sure and most certainly delivers the goods if you are looking for roundness, ripe fruit and thick texture. It is deliciously irresistible with bold cherry, exotic spice and tobacco. That bright acidity on the close will help the wine age carefully over the next 10 years." Robert Parker

"The citrus, dark fruit and leaf aromas are intense. Full body, polished and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Extremely structured and beautiful. Needs two or three years to soften." James Suckling

One of the best Brunello of the modern style since its debut in 2003. Bright ruby red and a bouquet of delicate vanilla, some roasted aromas and dried raisins. A powerful wine with ripe fruit and notes of tobacco, dark cherry and spices that enchants lovers of powerful and powerful red wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"A modern style, this boasts plenty of new oak, bringing vanilla, toast and resin elements, along with a layer of prickly tannins. Shows ample ripe fruit midpalate, and should integrate in two to three years." Wine Spectator

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Luce is packed tight with brightness and sunshine. Compared to the family's other Brunellos made under the Castelgiocondo brand, this wine is more opulent, more concentrated and more modern or contemporary overall. It is designed to appeal to an international audience for sure and most certainly delivers the goods if you are looking for roundness, ripe fruit and thick texture. It is deliciously irresistible with bold cherry, exotic spice and tobacco. That bright acidity on the close will help the wine age carefully over the next 10 years." Robert Parker

"The citrus, dark fruit and leaf aromas are intense. Full body, polished and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Extremely structured and beautiful. Needs two or three years to soften." James Suckling

LUX VITIS 2015 is the first vintage of an exceptional, great wine, vinified in small quantities. It comes from more than 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines and contains a small part of Sangiovese. Deep dark ruby red, in the bouquet gingerbread spice, ripe black cherry and some smoke. On the palate it is compact and precise, with a clear indication of origin and grape variety. LUX VITIS will reveal its true treasure only with the years of maturity - the very harmonious vintage 2015 gives it abundance, subtle sweetness and concentration and a freshness that will carry it into a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of a small percentage of Sangiovese, this offers aromas of dark-skinned berry, dried Mediterranean herb and cedar. The bold but elegantly structured palate doles out black-currant jam, black plum, licorice and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"This is a new and exciting red from Luce that is about 90 per cent cabernet sauvignon and the rest sangiovese. Fantastic structure and power. So savory and juicy at the same time. Full body, silky-textured tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Smoke and wet earth at the end. Superb. Wait until 2021, but already gorgeous." James Suckling

The legend continues with the opening of the new wine cellar (2018), harmoniously integrated into the landscape. Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Fine aromas of small black berries and sour cherries blend with subtle notes of cocoa and coffee. On the palate, it is full of pressure and with a pronounced, but at the same time beautifully integrated portion of tannin. Notes of tar, leather and plum round off the unique taste experience and lead into a finesse rich, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby with a fine garnet hue. Clear and precise nose, full of dark currants, cassis liqueur and blackberries, some dark chocolate. Round and full at the base, much ripe berry fruit, opens with much fine-meshed tannin, fine enamel, firm pressure in the finish." Falstaff

"A powerful version, with a coating of toasty, vanilla-accented oak wrapped around blackberry and black plum flavors. Shows a hint of tar, and the tannins are assertive now, yet this stays vibrant and long. Better with air, but still a unique style." Wine Spectator

"Pliant and beautifully resonant on the palate, the 2015 Luce is very nicely done. Dark red cherry, chocolate, new leather, espresso, new oak and spice notes abound. There is plenty of richness and textural depth to the 2015, but I also see a more refined use of oak and a greater emphasis on freshness than in the past, both clearly positives." Antonio Galloni

"A ripe and juicy super Tuscan with lots of aromas of ripe berries, chocolate, nutmeg and spices, which follow through to a full body. Round, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Rich and layered with beautiful fruit and intensity. Subtlety lavish." James Suckling