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Tenuta Luce La Vite Lucente 2017
Tuscany, ItalyLucente is termed a second wine, but this blend of merlot and sangiovese is much more than that. It begins with a stainless steel ferment before spending 24 months of ageing in a mix of aged barrels, including a portion of new oak. 2017 was a perfect year, from a fresh, crisp spring to a dry summer, with only a little helping rain before harvest to freshen the fruit. The nose is fragrant with notes of wild strawberries, black raspberries, and spice that tumble onto its toasty, silky, umami-laden red fruit palate. There is a slight tug of tannin, but you can easily enjoy this now with steak or chicken. Hold or drink. Love the balance. On sale for $35.99VIDEO: Interview with the winemaker and tour of the estate.
https://youtu.be/pnDYmiGBxd8Tasted: 24 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
| BC | $35.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $31.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
| ON | $33.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $34.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
| QC | $75.00 | 1500ml | SAQ |
| ON | $90.00 | 1500ml | The Beer Guy |
| NF | $42.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Sangiovese - MerlotCSPC: 519421UPC: 8002366000931
