Tuscany, ItalyThe 2020 growing season began in the second week of March for Sangiovese and the third week for Merlot. Spring was sunny, and the flowering dodged the rains before a hot, dry summer arrived, accompanied by some rains in May and June. This favoured an excellent flowering, which took place slightly earlier in the last week of May. Summer was hot and dry, interrupted by some well-received rains in late August. The harvest began September 3 under ideal conditions, with sunny days without heat peaks. Lucente is always a friendlier version of Luce, but it comes with purpose and finesse. The nose is a stylish mix of luxurious black cherries and blueberry that spill onto the palate streaked with grilled toast and balsamic notes. At 14% alcohol the balance allows the fruit to pop out among a cloak of dense sweet tannins. Drink or hold through 2026 and let it hit its full stride. Spaghetti Bolognese, anyone?Tasted: 22 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$44.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$34.99
750ml
select private retailers
MB
$40.99
750ml
Manitoba Liquor Mart
ON
$34.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$34.10
750ml
SAQ
NB
$39.99
1500ml
NBLiquor
NS
$34.95
750ml
NSLC
Producer: Tenuta LuceDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Sangiovese - MerlotCSPC: 519421UPC: 8002366100938
Tuscany, ItalyThe second wine to Luce, Lucente, easily stands on its own. A seamless blend of merlot and sangiovese, this shows dark cherry, plum, and lavender alongside generous, vanilla-tinged oak. It strikes the right balance between ripe fruit, juicy freshness, and savoury charm, with fine, chalky tannins that make this approachable right out of the gates. Lots to like here, especially at this price.Tasted: 23 May 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$44.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$34.99
750ml
select private retailers
MB
$40.99
750ml
Manitoba Liquor Mart
ON
$34.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$34.10
750ml
SAQ
NB
$39.99
1500ml
NBLiquor
NS
$34.95
750ml
NSLC
Producer: Tenuta LuceDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Sangiovese - MerlotCSPC: 519421UPC: 8002366100938
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