Luce 2021

This structured and 'authoritative' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Toscana I.G.T. designation of Montalcino, Tuscany. Tenuta Luce was born in 1995 as a historic, visionary joint venture between Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, who sought to challenge regional conventions by creating the first-ever premium blend of Sangiovese and Merlot in the cradle of Brunello. Today, the estate is wholly directed by Lamberto Frescobaldi, operating under a winemaking philosophy that values uncompromised fruit concentration, opulent textures, and profound aging capability. The estate’s high-elevation vineyards reach up to 420 metres on the southwest-facing slopes of Montalcino, where well-drained galestro (schistous clay) and sandstone topographies yield small, concentrated berries with excellent natural acid balance and structural longevity.

Wine Description

The 2021 Tenuta Luce presents an incredibly deep, intense ruby-red appearance with highly concentrated violet hues shimmering at the rim. Its sensory profile is exceptionally layered, complex, and expressive, opening with a seductive, high-toned bouquet of wild blackberries, mulberries, and crushed blueberries, beautifully woven with fragrant notes of dried rose petals, incense, sandalwood, and a light touch of mocha. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, dense, and remarkably plush, showcasing a voluptuous core of dark berry preserves, black cherry purée, and sweet licorice. The mouthfeel is broad and velvety, driven by exceptionally polished, silk-smooth tannins that glide into a near-endless, spice-infused finish accented by lingering undertones of tobacco leaf, dried Mediterranean shrub, and toasted oak.