Luce Della Vite Toscana IGT 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Luce
Label Name:
 
Della Vite Toscana IGT
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT; Tenuta Luce, Montalcino)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Wine Spectator 95; Decanter 95; Wine Advocate 93; other high scores from Decanter and regional critics

Tasting Note
Intense ruby; concentrated blackberry, mulberry and black cherry with violet, vanilla and baking spice. Plush, silk-like tannins, broad mid-palate and long, spice-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, braised beef, game, stews, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style braised beef, Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Sangiovese and Merlot fermented separately in stainless steel, ~22 days maceration, malolactic in barriques, aged ~24 months in French oak (approx. 80–85% new).

Vineyard Info
Tenuta Luce (Luce della Vite), born from Frescobaldi–Mondavi collaboration; managed by Lamberto Frescobaldi. Vineyards in Montalcino at higher elevations (≈350–420 m).