Frescobaldi - Tenuta Luce della Vite : Luce 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations of the 2021 Luce by Frescobaldi - Tenuta Luce della Vite

Tasting

Color
The color enchants with its bright ruby-red hue, luminous and deep.

Nose
The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic freshness, driven by notes of crunchy redcurrant and pomegranate, accompanied by subtle floral hints.

Palate
From the first taste, the palate charms with its enveloping character. The ripe, supple tannins harmonize perfectly with a lively and energetic structure. The tasting continues with an intense, long, and savory finish, marked by fine persistence.

An Intense and Delicate Great Wine from Tuscany

The Estate

A major Florentine family devoted to the production of Tuscan wines, the Frescobaldi have been established on this land of history for over 1000 years. Their influence grew significantly during the period of the Republic of Florence, at the time of the city’s banking industry development. The family notably took part in the great works of the era, such as the Santa Trinita Bridge and the Basilica of Santo Spirito. Located in the Montalcino area, southwest of the medieval town, the estate Frescobaldi-Tenuta Luce Della Vite produces some of the greatest wines of Tuscany and the greatest Italian wines.

The Vineyard

Frescobaldi - Tenuta Luce della Vite covers 192 hectares of which 55 are planted with vines. At altitudes ranging from 350 to 420 meters above sea level, the estate boasts one of the highest vineyards in Tuscany.
The soils, rich in pebbles and sediments but poor in organic matter, combined with a prime south-facing exposure, create ideal conditions for producing great Sangiovese with slow grape ripening. It is in the lower part of the vineyard, on clay soils, that Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted.

The Wine

This 2024 vintage marks the 30th vintage of this exceptional cuvée.

The Vintage

The year began with a cold, dry winter, followed by a fairly dry spring. From May, temperatures rose quickly, promoting early and ideal flowering at the end of May and the beginning of June. The hot, dry summer ensured good vegetative balance. Two rain events at the end of July and mid-August gave the vines a respite and initiated the final ripening. Harvest began on August 28 to preserve acidity and aromatic freshness. The grapes, small but perfectly ripe and healthy, benefited in September from sunny days and cool nights, ideal for refining the Sangiovese’s maturity.

Winemaking and Aging

Fermentation for 12 days in cement vats. Skin maceration for 22 days. Malolactic fermentation carried out in barrels. Aged for 24 months in barrels (80% new, 20% in once-used barrels).

Blend

Merlot
Sangiovese