Frescobaldi - Tenuta Luce della Vite - LUCE 2018
The history of the Frescobaldi family starts over a thousand years ago and is closely connected with the history of Tuscany, in Italy. For 700 years, the Frescobaldi Family has combined tradition, experience and innovation. Frescobaldi represents the true diversity of Tuscany and its six estates, Nipozzano, CastelGiocondo, Pomino, Ammiraglia, Castiglioni and Remole, are all located in the most suitable areas for the production of fine wines. Ornellaia, Masseto, Luce Della Vite, Danzante and Attems (Friuli) are also part of the Frescobaldi Group. The main vision of Frescobaldi is to represent the diversity of its terroirs, while using sustainable cultivation of the land.
The Tenuta Luce Della Vite was created by the Frescobaldi and Mondavi families. In 2005, Lamberto Frescobaldi, Vittorio’s son, inherited the direction of the Tenuta Luce project. Today, he is responsible for all production guidelines, from the vineyard to the creation of the blends of each vintage. His work is driven by deep respect for the land and its people.
Luce was the first wine from Montalcino made by blending Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. The grapes fermented in cement tanks for 12 days, with a skin maceration of 22 days. The wine was aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, 80% of which is new.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Merlot