“Luce” Toscana IGT 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

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

09222421 · 0,75 l · 885,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

Luce is the iconic wine of the estate of the same name and symbolises the harmonious balance between the elegant structure of Sangiovese and the richness of Merlot. The wine marries the tradition and terroir of the Montalcino region with a personal interpretation of this extraordinary land.

Almost impenetrable ruby red colour. The bouquet is initially reductive and relatively austere, opening up soft and warm with increasing aeration, with a seductive aroma of ripe berries, tobacco and leather. The flavour 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 great potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby colour with a slight violet hue. Opens with a somewhat cool nose of blueberries, blackberries and tobacco. Firm tannins on the palate, savoury, lots of dark berry fruit." Falstaff

"The Tenuta Luce 2021 Luce della Vite stays true to its concept and is a "super Tuscan" blockbuster that says more about the grapes used in the blend than about its terroir. It shows a strong extraction, soft tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. The oak tannins are a little dry, but the wine remains full-bodied and approachable overall." Wine Advocate

"The 2021 is an incredibly floral rendition of the Luce, with a seductive bouquet of dried rose petals and incense intertwined with sawdust and crushed blueberries. It is cool and supple with a radiant core of red and black fruits, underscored by salty minerals and lashing, brilliant acidity. Powerful tannins emerge on the finish, while it remains primary yet juicy. Sour cranberries mingle with liquorice and spices on the finish. The fresh personality that Luce has taken on in recent years has catapulted this label far beyond the expectations of the past." Vinous

"Aromas and flavours of lavender, plum, black cherry, vanilla, earth and resin are the hallmarks of this concentrated yet lively red wine. Firm, ripe tannins provide initial grip on the finish, but this red wine is complex and long, with all its components in place." Wine Spectator

"Wild blackberry and blackcurrant are densely packed in. Pliant, chewy tannins seem lost in layers of fruit, yet this remains properly corseted. Penetrating acidity lends energy, and hints of thyme, Mediterranean shrub and mocha add further intrigue." Decanter

"Blackcurrant, minerals, mint and a hint of chocolate follow through to a medium to full body with linear fruit and tannins that run the length of the wine. The tannins are very polished, with beauty and style. It needs three or four years to develop." James Suckling