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Tenuta Luce della Vitetext
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17¼/20

Tenuta Luce della Vite 2009

Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyAt 350 to 420 metres the Luce estate is among Montalcino 's highest. The sangiovese likes the heights while the merlot is better placed in the clays at the lowest elevations. The 09 blend is 45/55 mix of sangiovese and merlot producing a low 32 hl/ha all age in new French oak. The nose is a classy aromatic mix of cedar, black berry, black cherry, savoury blueberry and pepper notes. The attack is rich, soft and generous with chocolate, tobacco, black berry, savoury, black plum flavours. A bit like the '09 Lucente this is more New World this year. Drink from 2015 through 2025.Tasted: 15 February 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$99.00750mlspecialty listing
AB$94.00750mlfine wine shops
ON$100.00750mlVintages
QC$99.00750ml 
ON$500.001500ml 
MB$99.00750ml 
ON$50.00375ml 
NS$90.00750ml 
Producer: Tenuta LuceDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Blend: Sangiovese - MerlotCSPC: 706424UPC: 8002366081046