Luce

Technical Sheet

Luce 2019

Luce
Vintage
2019
Grapes
Sangiovese e Merlot

Tuscan Tradition

2019: a balanced and late vintage. A cold and sunny winter was followed by a spring characterized by low average temperatures and heavy rainfall, which contributed to the creation of important water reserves in the soil. The reduced sunlight coupled with the heavy rainfall resulted in a slight delay of about ten days in the vegetative cycle of the grapevines. The flowering phase took place in early June, after which the growing season continued regularly with a hot summer free of excessive temperatures and some rainfall occurring between late July and early August, which supported a vigorous and efficient growth of the leaves. The mild temperatures in September and the good water reserves supported a slow and regular ripening of the grapes, which resulted in perfectly ripe, highly intense tannins rich in aromatic freshness. The harvest began with a sunny climate on September 12 with the first Merlot grapes, continued with Sangiovese in late September and early October. The wines are structured showing balance, vigor and great aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Luce 2019 has an intense ruby red color. The nose is striking with its floral hints of violet and rose accompanied by red fruits such as raspberries and sweet spices. In the mouth, the wine is balanced and elegant with an almost creamy texture supported by silky and well-integrated tannins. Spicy notes accompany the persistent finish.

Technical data

Uve
Sangiovese, Merlot
Resa media per ettaro
33 hl/ha
Totale bottiglie prodotte
91.734 (89.194 750ml. - 2.100 1,5 lt. - 300 3 lt - 120 6 lt. - 20 18 lt.)
Epoca di vendemmia
Sangiovese: ultima decade settembre Merlot: prima decade settembre
Zucchero alla raccolta
Sangiovese: 243 g/L, Merlot 251 g/L
Acidità totale alla raccolta
Sangiovese: 8.46 g/L, Merlot: 7,11g/L
pH della raccolta
Sangiovese: 3,18, Merlot: 3,20
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Cemento
temperatura fermentazione
28°C
durata della fermentazione
12 giorni
tempi di macerazione sulle bucce
22 giorni
fermentazione malolattica
Eseguita in barriques
tipo di contenitore per affinamento
Barriques: 80% nuove, 20% di un anno
durata dell'affinamento
24 mesi
imbottigliamento
dicembre 2020

Dati analitici

alcol
15% Vol.
acidità totale
6,06 g/l
pH
3,39
Technical Sheet

VintagePunteggiSorgenteAnno di pubblicazione
201997Decanter2022
201999James Suckling2022
201994Wine Spectator2022
201994Falstaff2022
201893Wine Spectator2019
201894Decanter2019
201897James Suckling2019
201894Jane Anson2019
201896Falstaff2019
201894Vinous2019
201797James Suckling – en primeur2018
201694-95James Suckling – en primeur2017
20155 GrappoliBibenda2018
201596-97James Suckling – en primeur2016
2015Super Tre StelleI vini di Veronelli2018
201597James Suckling2018
201592Wine Spectator2018
201492Wine Spectator2017
201496James Suckling2017
201492Wine Enthusiast2018
201393Wine Spectator2016
201393Wine Enthusiast2016
201397James Suckling2016
201393Falstaff2017
201291Wine Spectator2015
201294James Suckling2015
201291Wine Spectator2015
201190Vinous2015
201192James Suckling2014
201195Wine Spectator2014
2011Bronze MedalDecanter2014
201096Gilbert & Gaillard2014
201093Falstaff2014
201094Wine Spectator2013
201098James Suckling2013
200990Wine Advocate2012
200991Wine Spectator2012
200995James Suckling2012
200891Wine Advocate2012
200890Wine Spectator2012
200895James Suckling2011
200895Falstaff2012
200893Wine Enthusiast2012
200797James Suckling2012
200793Falstaff2011
200795Wine Spectator2010
2007Bronze MedalInternational Wine Cellar – S Tanzer2010
200791Wine Advocate2010
200694Wine Enthusiast2010
200690Luca Maroni2009
200616,5Le Guide dell’Espresso2009
2006Silver MedalInternational Wine Cellar – S Tanzer2010
200692I vini di Veronelli2009
20064 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2009
200695Wine Spectator2009
200591Falstaff2009
20054 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2008
2005Gold MetalInternational Wine Cellar – S Tanzer2009
200592I vini di Veronelli2009
20053 stelle superI vini di Veronelli2008
200593Wine Spectator2008
200492Falstaff2007
20043 stelle bluI vini di Veronelli2008
20045 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2008
200490Luca Maroni2008
200491Wine Spectator2007
200393Falstaff2006
200392Wine Spectator2006
200392Wine Enthusiast2007
20033 stelle bluI vini di Veronelli2007
200394I vini di Veronelli2007
200390Luca Maroni2006
200392Wine Enthusiast2007
20032 BicchieriGambero Rosso2007
200317,5Le Guide dell’Espresso2007
200391Weinwirtschaft2007
20034 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2007
200293Wine Spectator2013
20025 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2006
200192Wine Enthusiast2006
200193Wine Advocate2006
200192Wine Spectator2006
20015 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2005
200194I vini di Veronelli2005
20013 stelle bluI vini di Veronelli2005
200092Wine Enthusiast2004
200091Wine Spectator2004
20005 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2004
199995Wine Spectator2013
199993Wine Spectator2003
199995Falstaff2001
19995 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2003
199890Wine Spectator2013
199892Falstaff2001
19985 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2002
19975 GrappoliDuemila Vini AIS2000
199593Wine Spectator1999
19943 BicchieriGambero Rosso1998

25 Vintages,
2 Artists

25 Vintages, 2 Artists

Luce tells Luce’s Story - Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Twenty-five harvests have passed since Luce found “home” in Montalcino. Today, as before, the values on which Luce’s history is based are the same. It is on these pillars that we have given life, vintage after vintage, to a special wine.

The values

The values

Respect

Twenty-five years after the birth of Luce, the values on which it is based, respect above all, remain essential. A respect that must be understood in all its forms, respect for the land, the vineyards, and the people who work there. Here, human intelligence dialogues with the beauty of nature, and the expression of the territory blends with its original interpretation. .

Tenuta Luce

Earth

We are guests, not masters of this world. As such, we must show our gratitude for its beauty, and indeed leave this land better than how we found it to those who will follow. This is the path we take every day, in the vineyard as well as in the cellar. For this reason, we plant the vineyards only and strictly according to the suitability of each parcel. Each of our actions always aims to safeguard the biodiversity that makes the land where Luce is born unique.

Tenuta Luce

People

Work is the result of people’s commitment and daily efforts, whether it is to prune the vines in the middle of winter, to carefully harvest, bunch after bunch, the fruit of the land, to control the fermentation or the slow ageing of the wines, or to pack the bottles once they are ready.
Respecting people means understanding their abilities, valuing their experience and motivating them day after day. It is by respecting people’s work and talent that Luce can excel.

Tenuta Luce

Intelligence

People’s intelligence and curiosity must be respected and stimulated. Because these qualities translate, first of all, into never being completely satisfied when reaching a goal and always harbouring a slight dissatisfaction that makes us immediately aspire to the next goal, thus fuelling continuous improvement.

Tenuta Luce

Beauty

The beauty of nature must be preserved and nurtured. It must be protected and nourished, in all its forms, even the smallest. Whoever lives surrounded by beauty absorbs its deepest value and becomes its ambassador. It is from beauty that we draw inspiration to exceed and do better, because beauty is the lifeblood for the soulS that know how to harness it.

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