Luce Della Vite, Brunello di Montalcino

Tenuta Luce produces this Brunello di Montalcino as a tribute to the estate’s specific terroir within the southwest of the appellation. While the flagship Luce is a blend, this wine is 100% Sangiovese sourced from a five-hectare vineyard plot. The vines grow at 350 metres on schist-based galestro soils, which yield fruit with significant power and mineral focus. It represents the estate's commitment to the traditional DOCG regulations through a modern lens.

The winemaking follows a rigorous technical path to ensure longevity. Fermentation takes place in Slavonian oak vats for 12 days, followed by 4 weeks of skin contact. The wine then matures for 24 months in Slavonian oak casks rather than small barriques. This method maintains the purity of the Sangiovese grape while allowing the structure to soften. The process concludes with at least six months of bottle refinement before release.

Every vintage presents a deep ruby colour and a concentrated nose of redcurrant, tobacco leaf, and flint. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with firm, drying tannins and high acidity. Typical flavours include sour cherry, dried herbs, and leather, leading to a savoury, persistent finish. It is a structured red designed for the cellar, offering the prestige of Montalcino with the technical polish synonymous with the Frescobaldi name.