2018 Tenuta Luce Lucente

Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.

After the first strict selection of the very best grapes for Luce, the next selection is used for Lucente and is often coming from the younger vineyards planted in the Luce estate. Lucente represents a more approachable expression of the estate’s unique terroir.

The 2018 season was characterized, both in the winter and spring, by higher than normal rainfall, which supported the accumulation of much needed underground water reserves after the drought of the previous year. A damp spring with medium to high temperatures ensured a homogeneous vegetative development to the Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. The additional rains during the flowering phased slowed-down the fruit set, naturally lowering the production load of the plants. The summer season was favoured by an even and regular climate with little rainfall and no overly high temperature, which contributed to rapid veraison of the grapes. The temperature differences between day and night in September, coupled with the northern winds, promoted a magnificent aromatic evolution in the ripening of the grapes.

The wine is an intense and bright red color. The nose opens with intense fruity hints of blackberry, plum and currant, enriched by toasted and vanilla nuances. On the palate it is full and enveloping, soft and elegant, with a persistent finish that displays a pleasantly sweet and fruity aftertaste.

COLOR

Red

GRAPE VARIETIES

Merlot, Sangiovese

APPELLATION

Toscana IGT

ALCOHOL

14.5%

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A Classic 'Dry' Style Gin With An Italian Twist Aroma Classic Juniper, Coriander And Anise Aromas Jump Out Of The Glass Flavor Dry - Almost Salty Dry - Complex Juniper, liquorice, Slight Hint Of Citrus

Villa Antinori Bianco is a white that comes from the union of several grape varieties in harmony with each other, coming exclusively from the owned vineyards, which maintains the spirit and principles that characterize the production style of the Antinori house.

It is produced with Trebbiano, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and a small part of Riesling Renano, whose harvest takes place entirely by hand in the third decade of August. After a very soft pressing of the grapes, the must is transferred to steel where fermentation starts at a temperature that does not exceed 18 ° C.

The wine then ages in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve its freshness and aromatic composition. It is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The perfume is fine and elegant, with fruity notes of banana and pineapple alternating with hints of white flowers. In the mouth it shows a balanced wine, pleasantly persistent and mineral. Ideal in the company of light fish dishes, it is excellent to combine with steamed vegetables.

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Lamberti Merlot grows well in vineyards situated on the banks of Lake Garda, near Verona and in the region of Trentino. Bright ruby red colour, dry, balanced and soft to the palate, this is an exceptional wine for any occasion.

Brand: Lamberti

Description: Dry Red

Country, Region: Italy, Veneto

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby-red colour. Faintly grassy, vinous bouquet with a hint of raspberries. Balanced, dry, savoury and elegant taste. Round and ripe to the palate, soft full flavours.

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Aperol is an Italian aperitif. Aperitifs are dry rather than sweet alcoholic beverages, typically served before eating to help to stimulate an appetite. Its made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue. Its name comes from the French slang word for aperitif, which is apero.

Red fruit notes on the nose, plum aromas on the plate very moderate tanins and easy drinking wine there is a lack of wood, oak and spice aromas for a Cabernet. Easy finish comes with medium + body. Great match for spicy pastas and cheese plates.

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