Tenuta Luce – Luce 2018 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta Luce Luce 2018 is the estate’s iconic Montalcino red, blending Sangiovese and Merlot to unite structure and elegance with roundness and softness.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Sangiovese, Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2018
• Special Note: Luce was the first Montalcino wine created from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot
• Style: Structured, polished dry Tuscan red blend

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Profile: Sangiovese brings structure and elegance
• Texture: Merlot contributes roundness and softness
• Structure: Balanced, composed, and built for depth
• Finish: Persistent and polished

Luce is defined by the tension between Sangiovese’s structure and Merlot’s supple texture, creating a powerful but balanced interpretation of the Montalcino landscape.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The iconic wine of Tenuta Luce
• A distinctive Montalcino union of Sangiovese and Merlot
• Combines Italian structure with Merlot’s round, polished texture

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled steak or roast beef
• Braised lamb or short ribs
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of powerful, polished Tuscan red blends
✓ Drinkers who enjoy Sangiovese structure with Merlot softness
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, delicate reds

97 Points – James Suckling
96 Points – Falstaff
94 Points – Decanter
94 Points – Jane Anson
94 Points – Vinous
93 Points – Wine Spectator