TENUTA LUCE 2016 - Toscana IGT - Italy
TENUTA LUCE - Toscana IGT - Italy
The 2016 vintage, distinguished as it was for its regular weather conditions free of excessive rain or heat, possesses a distinctive “terroir” effect further enhanced by the excellent conditions at the end of summer and during the harvest, which allowed the grapes to reach a wonderful ripeness. The wine possesses a rich, deep colour accompanied by an aromatic bouquet of fresh fruit and a smoothness distinguished by elegant and pleasant tannins that, while present, to not overwhelm the palate. This is a sincere and succulent wine that offers a pleasant balance of crispness, fruitiness and density, and an extremely elegant finish.
ITALY
Product Description
Description
The 2016 vintage, distinguished as it was for its regular weather conditions free of excessive rain or heat, possesses a distinctive “terroir” effect further enhanced by the excellent conditions at the end of summer and during the harvest, which allowed the grapes to reach a wonderful ripeness. The wine possesses a rich, deep colour accompanied by an aromatic bouquet of fresh fruit and a smoothness distinguished by elegant and pleasant tannins that, while present, to not overwhelm the palate. This is a sincere and succulent wine that offers a pleasant balance of crispness, fruitiness and density, and an extremely elegant finish.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry
Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Producer | Tenuta Luce |
| Production method | 30hl/ha |
| Fermentation & maceration | 4 weeks of maceration on skins, with malolactic fermentation conducted in barriques |
| Aging | 24 mths in oak barrels, 85% new oak and 15% second use |
| Alcohol | 14.8% |
| SKU | IT246-16 |
Vineyard Info
Tenuta Luce was founded in 1996 in the prestigious Montalcino region of Tuscany, through a revolutionary collaboration between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi. A sister winery to the renowned Ornellaia, they share a commitment to the producing exceptional Super Tuscan wines. The name "Luce", meaning light, reflects the important of the sun in nurturing the estate's grapes and Luce was the first wine to be produced from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot in Montalcino. Luce is the iconic wine of the estate, capable of expressing, vintage after vintage, our original interpretation of these lands.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
The 2016 vintage, distinguished as it was for its regular weather conditions free of excessive rain or heat, possesses a distinctive “terroir” effect further enhanced by the excellent conditions at the end of summer and during the harvest, which allowed the grapes to reach a wonderful ripeness. The wine possesses a rich, deep colour accompanied by an aromatic bouquet of fresh fruit and a smoothness distinguished by elegant and pleasant tannins that, while present, to not overwhelm the palate. This is a sincere and succulent wine that offers a pleasant balance of crispness, fruitiness and density, and an extremely elegant finish.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Producer | Tenuta Luce |
| Production method | 30hl/ha |
| Fermentation & maceration | 4 weeks of maceration on skins, with malolactic fermentation conducted in barriques |
| Aging | 24 mths in oak barrels, 85% new oak and 15% second use |
| Alcohol | 14.8% |
| SKU | IT246-16 |
Tenuta Luce was founded in 1996 in the prestigious Montalcino region of Tuscany, through a revolutionary collaboration between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi. A sister winery to the renowned Ornellaia, they share a commitment to the producing exceptional Super Tuscan wines. The name "Luce", meaning light, reflects the important of the sun in nurturing the estate's grapes and Luce was the first wine to be produced from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot in Montalcino. Luce is the iconic wine of the estate, capable of expressing, vintage after vintage, our original interpretation of these lands.
