Lucente, Tenuta Luce (2022)

Lucente serves as the immediate, highly expressive gateway to the legendary Tenuta Luce estate in Montalcino. Combining the structure of the region with a brilliantly approachable character, this contemporary Tuscan red is crafted to offer early-drinking pleasure without sacrificing a shred of the estate's famous pedigree.

The wine relies on a premium blend of Merlot and Sangiovese sourced from lower-altitude clay plots that naturally suit the generous, fleshier character of the Merlot grape. After a gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, the liquid is aged for 12 months in a combination of new and re-used wooden barriques to seamlessly integrate its structural framework. This measured approach shapes a highly polished wine, rounding out the rich dark fruit profile while maintaining a vibrant core of acidity.

Pouring a glass reveals an intense ruby-red profile packed with ripe blackberries, wild blueberries, and subtle notes of cocoa and cedar. It is an expansive, velvety wine that wraps around the palate with broad, well-integrated tannins and a remarkably smooth finish, offering a sophisticated yet thoroughly comforting drinking experience for any occasion.