Lucente - Toscana IGT 2022
Other MRP :
Taiwan : 980 TWD
Korea : 45 000 KRW
Malaysia : 140 MYR
Vietnam : 1 350 000 VND
Australia : 50 AUD
Luce, the essence of Tuscany
Luce was born in the 1990s from the visionary partnership between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, uniting passion and expertise to craft an exceptional wine. Its name, a tribute to Tuscany’s radiant light, embodies the energy and harmony of its terroir.
Nestled in the heart of Montalcino, Tenuta Luce spans 249 hectares, with 88 hectares of sun-drenched vineyards. Its ideal exposure, diverse soils, and constant breeze ensure the purity and balance of the fruit. Since 2005, Lamberto Frescobaldi has carried this legacy forward with unwavering dedication. In 2016, the estate unveiled a state-of-the-art underground winery, seamlessly integrated into the landscape, further elevating its pursuit of excellence.
Lucente is the gateway into the world of Luce—a fruit-forward, approachable wine that beautifully combines Merlot and Sangiovese.
The 2022 vintage
After a dry and rigorous winter, spring brought minimal rainfall and a sharp rise in temperatures, ensuring a uniform and well-timed flowering by late May. The summer, marked by persistent drought, saw the vines adapt naturally, supported by two timely rainfalls in late July and mid-August, which sustained vine balance and promoted a steady, even veraison.
Harvest began early, on 28 August, to capture the fruit’s vibrant aromatics and freshness. An outstanding September, with warm, sunlit days and cool nights, allowed the Sangiovese to reach optimal ripeness, delivering a vintage of remarkable purity, where concentration, elegance, and balance come together seamlessly.
Tasting notes
Lucente shows a ruby red color. On the nose, it expresses the sunny character of the vintage with notes of pomegranate, blackberries, and violets that combine with elegant spices. On the palate, the entry is enveloping, balanced by a lovely freshness with perfectly ripe tannins that leave a savory and vibrant finish.