2020 Tenuta Luce ‘Lucente’ Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

Lucente is the result of a careful selection of the estates vineyards that are particularly suited for the production of a fruity and very pleasant wine. Like Luce, it is made from Sangiovese and Merlot, which prevails in the blend. Lucente 2020 shows a brilliant ruby red color. The nose is rich in black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries, accompanied by a light balsamic and pan brioch note. The palate is soft supported by a nice freshness, with enveloping tannins and a long fruity aftertaste.

TASTING NOTES:

A rich and flavorful red showing subtle cocoa powder, roasted spices, cassis and sweet berries. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with fine tannins and a long, polished finish.

– James Suckling, 93 pts.

The barrique-aged Tenuta Luce 2020 Lucente is a very well-priced blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. The wine shows a medium to full-bodied approach with sweet cherry, raspberry tart, almond cake and perfumed redwood or cedar smoke. It offers a contemporary style and soft texture that wraps fully over the palate. This is a handy, versatile wine to pair with a good many of your favorite Italian foods.

– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 91 pts.