2022 Lucente

This is a mid-tier blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. The Tenuta Luce 2022 Lucente opens to an inky black appearance. The wine shows oak-driven aromas of cedar and pinewood. But the effect is quite soft and hydrated. You get barbecued flavors and a hint of hickory meat. All the elements are there to underline an international-minded red blend. Production hovers at 400,000 bottles made annually.

Full bottle 1,274g. Merlot and Sangiovese (but the estate is tight-lipped about the proportions) fermented in stainless steel with a total maceration on the skins of 20 days, but it is unclear which variety was fermented in what way, as they undoubtedly were not co-fermented. More info please! Total acidity 5.73 g/l. Impenetrable dark crimson. Luxurious nose of oak and black forest fruit yet lively, even if it is a little formulaic. There was only 10 days of skin contact, clearly because any longer and the tannins would be massive. There is a little astringency to this wine but overall it is hedonistic, as always. (WS)

This is a mid-tier blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. Tenuta Luce 2022 Lucente opens to an inky black appearance. The wine shows oak-driven aromas of cedar and pinewood. But the effect is quite soft and hydrated. You get barbecued flavors and a hint of hickory meat. All the elements are there to underline an international-minded red blend. Production hovers at 400,000 bottles made annually.