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Tenuta Luce 'Lucente' Toscana 2023

  • James Suckling
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Tenuta Luce 'Lucente' Toscana 2023
  • James Suckling
    95 Points
Tenuta Luce 'Lucente' Toscana 2023
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Tenuta Luce 'Lucente' Toscana 2023

SKU: LULC202310 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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Luce is one of Tuscany’s most prestigious wineries, a partnership between the Frescobaldi family (Ornellaia), whose winemaking roots date back over 700 years, and Napa Valley visionary Robert Mondavi, blending Old World tradition with modern innovation to create exceptional wines.

Crafted from select vineyard parcels in Montalcino, this vintage showcases the estate’s ability to create an accessible yet complex wine.

La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer - Delivery from September 2026 onwards.

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Tasting Notes

Tenuta Luce 'Lucente' Toscana 2023 is a masterful expression of Tuscan winemaking tradition blended seamlessly with modern innovation. Born from the collaboration between the illustrious Frescobaldi family—whose rich heritage spans over 700 years—and Napa Valley pioneer Robert Mondavi, this red wine captures the essence of both Old World craftsmanship and contemporary style.

Harvested from select vineyard parcels in the acclaimed Montalcino region, the 2023 vintage stands out for its vibrant complexity and elegance. The Mediterranean climate and well-draining soils characteristic of Montalcino foster ideal grape maturation, resulting in a wine with striking depth and finesse. The 2023 season benefited from optimal weather conditions that enhanced ripeness and concentration, contributing to a remarkably balanced profile with excellent aging potential.

On the nose, Lucente Toscana 2023 offers captivating aromas of ripe red berries intertwined with subtle floral notes and a delicate hint of spice. These evolve gracefully on the palate, supported by a refined, well-structured body that delivers both richness and approachability. This wine is a testament to the estate’s expertise in crafting wines that are accessible yet layered, making it a standout among Tuscan reds.

This exclusive release is available now through the La Place de Bordeaux Spring Pre-arrival Offer, with delivery anticipated within three to four months. It presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premium Tuscan wine celebrated for its heritage, complexity, and elegance. Perfectly suited to pair with gourmet cuisine, Lucente Toscana 2023 enriches any sophisticated wine collection.

Key highlights include:

  • Produced by Luce, one of Tuscany’s most prestigious wineries, where the Frescobaldi family’s centuries-old winemaking tradition meets Robert Mondavi’s innovative Napa Valley vision.
  • Crafted from select vineyards in the renowned Montalcino area, known for its unique terroir and ideal Mediterranean climate that contribute to the wine’s depth and balance.
  • Available exclusively through the La Place de Bordeaux pre-arrival program, ensuring timely delivery within 3 to 4 months.

Critic Scores

A juicy and delicious wine with aromas of black cherries, walnuts, flint, graphite and matchsticks. Medium-bodied with creamy and refined tannins and a pretty finish. Inky aftertaste with some iodine. 60% merlot and 40% sangivoese. Drink or hold.

About this Wine

Tuscany

Tuscany is the oldest wine region in Italy, with a long history dating back over 2700 years. The region is on the Western coast of Italy, stretching from the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea all the way to the Apennine mountains, with the majority of the region being quite hilly.

Contributing to around 6% of Italy's total wine output, Tuscany is the third most planted region, but only the eight biggest producer. Much of this can be attributed to the hilly terroir and poor soils leading to lower yields, but generally higher quality wines. The region produces far more red than white wine, and is responsible for two of the most famous Italian red wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.

Chianti was first classified in 1716, and the region of Tuscany now has 29 DOC and 7 DOCG classifications. In the 1970s 'Super Tuscan' wines emerged of supreme quality, commanding very high prices. Although they were initially produced outside the DOC or DOCG zones, most of the regions have since been classified, though some producers still opt to use the simpler and less restrictive IGT labelling.

The famous red wine Chianti is based on the the Sangiovese variety, though is most commonly blended with Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The blending of multiple grapes is common, even Bordeaux blends can be found. White wines produced include Vermentino, Vernaccia, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.

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