Luce' Luce della Vite - Frescobaldi 2023

“Luce” is the red wine ideal for igniting your evening when you want to indulge in a wine of absolute quality. A bottle born from the collaboration between Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, a genius of Napa Valley, at the Tenute Luce della Vite in Montalcino. This fruitful partnership takes shape with the first wine resulting from a blend of Sangiovese, which provides structure and elegance, and Merlot, which adds roundness and softness, made in this area, always dedicated to the pure vinification of Sangiovese for Brunello di Montalcino. A gamble that has borne fruit and deserves to be included in your wish list.

“Luce” is born from a skillful assembly of two red grape varieties, the international Merlot and the one strongly identifying the Tuscan terroir, Sangiovese. The grapes are harvested between the first and last week of September. The must ferments for 12 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at a temperature that never exceeds 28 degrees, macerating on the skins for 4 weeks. The malolactic fermentation then takes place in barrique. It remains to refine for 24 months in new barriques at 85%.

The wine “Luce” produced by the Frescobaldi winery appears to the eye as a deep ruby color. The nose is broad and layered, surrounded by a mix of floral and fruity notes, with hints of woodland and balsamic touches and evident references to sweet spices. On the palate, it is of excellent body, rich and decisive, with a sip that enters the palate with a lively freshness and a firm tannin. The iconic wine of the estate, which redefines the concept of “Supertuscan” and tantalizes the palate of enthusiasts and critics around the world.