“Luce” Toscana IGT 2018 · MAGNUM in OWC

Tenuta Luce | Tuscany
Luce della Vite s.a. a r.l. | Loc. Castelgiocondo | IT 53024 Montalcino

Luce is the wine icon of the eponymous estate and symbol of the harmonious balance between the elegant structure of Sangiovese and the fullness of Merlot. The wine marries the tradition and terroir of the Montalcino region and the personal interpretation of this extraordinary land.

Almost impenetrable ruby red. The bouquet is initially still reductive and relatively austere, which opens up softly and warmly with seductive scents of ripe berries, tobacco and leather with increasing aeration. The taste is concentrated, distinctive and tannic, yet silky and promising on the palate. The finish is long and deep with hints of coffee and vanilla. A great blend of Merlot and Sangiovese with high potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Next to the Antinori, the Marchesi Frescobaldi is the most traditional wine dynasty of Florence. Their Luce is a blend of 80% Sangiovese with 20% Merlot, resulting in a dark, intense colour. The Luce spreads a super rich nose, reminiscent of old vintages of Fontodi's Vigna del Sorbo. This fat fruitiness can be safely described as sexy. Round, juicy and lavish, the Luce unloads on the tongue with excellent acidity, plenty of body and creamy texture. The spicy tannins enhance the drinking flow immensely, which is also not slowed down by the 15 vol.%." Weinwisser

"Accentuated aromas of blueberry, stone fruit and dark chocolate, also spices and sandalwood; in the mouth it presents its dense, tightly woven tannins, but also has density and richness into the ell-long final on notes of black cherries and liquorice." Vinum

"Sparkling, rich ruby-violet. Very appealing and open nose with rich notes of crisp berry fruit, plums and cherry, plus some red currant, lots of tobacco in the background. Juicy in the attack, shows nicely elaborated fruit, grippy tannin in many layers, lots of pressure in the final." Falstaff

"An icon wine of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Tenuta Luce 2018 Luce is recognized far and wide for its pretty sunshine motif on the front label. This mix of equal parts Sangiovese and Merlot is a symbolic marriage of Italy and France blended to safeguard the core identities of its two vinous protagonists. The Sangiovese adds wild rose, cherry and freshness; the Merlot brings on softness and texture. Each actor plays off the other in a flirtatious but ultimately complementary manner. This is a full-bodied Tuscan blend that will definitely give pleasure to that large crowd of Luce enthusiasts out there." Robert Parker

"A dense youthful aroma, yet with very refined elegance. Ripe, lush, sour cherry and black plum fruits appear on the dense and compact palate with supple chocolatey tannins with a pleasant spicy character and a note of violet on the long finish." Decanter

"Very focused and classy on the nose with blackberries, currants, mushrooms and dark bark. It’s full-bodied with a tight palate of chewy tannins that give structure and form to the wine. Beautiful center palate of dark fruit and mushrooms. Subtle and strong. Give this at least three or four years to resolve itself. Best after 2024." James Suckling

09222518 · 1,5 l · 166,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available