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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Luce - Frescobaldi 2016

Frescobaldi

Format: 75 cl

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Recommended price: 143,16 €
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Technical information
Producer Frescobaldi
Name Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Variety Sangiovese Grosso
Vintage 2016
Gradation 15.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, leather, balsamic notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Montalcino
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging Minimum 5 years
Type of cask Large oak casks and barriques
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption After 5-10 years from harvest
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

After a period of aging in barrique, Luce continues its path of excellence, inspired by the singularity of the territory of origin. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks with maceration on the skins which lasts 4 weeks. The wine is subsequently refined in oak barrels from Slavonia for a total of 24 months.

It has a very bright ruby ​​red color. On the nose it manifests itself with a concentration of aromas, among which the notes of red fruits stand out, especially morello cherry, ripe blood orange and spices. In the mouth it is rich and enveloping, with a pleasant tension that enhances the perfectly integrated tannic texture. The finish is fascinating for its marked flavor and prolonged persistence.

Ideal to be enjoyed throughout the entire meal, it pairs well with stews, long-cooked meat dishes and mature cheeses.

The winery

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi.

A historic Florentine winemaking family that interprets the diversity of Tuscan territories through multiple estates and a range of red, white and rosé wines distributed internationally.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Founded: 1300
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Vermentino, Syrah, Chardonnay, Trebbiano
Historic Florentine family with documented presence dating back to the Middle Ages. Network of estates across various subzones of Tuscany Strong focus on red wines, with whites and rosés also available. Projects to promote the local area and hospitality and experiential initiatives Cultural collaborations and projects related to art and local sustainability
Winery history
The Frescobaldi family traces its roots to Florence and has a long-standing presence in the region; company records and historical sources report winemaking activities and landholdings already documented around 1300. Over the centuries the Frescobaldi have been patrons of the arts and prominent economic players; today the group owns several estates in Tuscany and markets wines recognized on international markets.
Production philosophy
The company's approach combines respect for local tradition with a drive for innovation: each estate is showcased as an expression of its own terroir, and the company declares a strong commitment to landscape protection, grape quality, and cultural and hospitality projects that reflect its connection to Tuscany.
Terroir and vineyards
The estates are located across different areas of Tuscany. This diversity of soils and microclimates is presented as a key factor in producing wines with distinctive identities linked to each territory.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Veronelli 3 Stelle 2015
Vitae AIS 3 Viti 2014
James Suckling 90+ 2016
James Suckling 90+ 2017
James Suckling 90+ 2018
Luca Maroni 90+ 2018
Robert Parker 90+ 2014
Robert Parker 90+ 2018
Wine Spectator 90+ 2018