Luce Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 - Luce della Vite

Why I suggest Luce Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Luce della Vite 

Luce Brunello, 88 hectares of which 11 hectares are registered in the Brunello di Montalcino register. First red wine in Italy to conquer the D.O.C. Sangiovese whose first vintage dates back to 1974, subsequently it was considered to be produced only in exceptional years. The historic vineyards in Sangiovese production take us to discover the diversity of Tuscany. A brilliant wine from the Frescobaldi family house that has a centenary experience within it. Long-lived wine with an aristocratic and vibrant character given by an important imprint right from the first taste. Superior class wine, ductile, fresh with a dry flavor. The scent masters and guarantees the expectation, a wine suitable for making lunch or dinner pleasant and convivial.

Why the winemaker recommends Luce della Vite Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Luce 2018

Grapes coming from old Sangiovese strains give way to a wine with a ruby ​​red color and a garnet edge with an important percentage of dry extract. Excellent alcohol content 14.50% vol. spicy aroma of coffee beans, cocoa, the fruitiness of bergamot prevails. On the palate a silky toasted tannin, hints of black cherry in alcohol, candied fruit, Muscovado sugar and freshly ground coffee. Excellent balance of tannins, rich, warm in the mouth, the high alcohol content continues long in the finish.

Recommended pairings for this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine

Luce Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Luce della Vite Frescobaldi  all the typical appetizers of each region; Robust dishes: Lasagne alla Puglia, Tagliatelle with duck sauce, stuffed tortelli, cappelletti, mixed roasts of pork, lamb, excellent on risotto with mushrooms and white truffles, vegetable soups with lamb.

Uncork Luce Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Luce della Vite Frescobaldi and air for ½ h before serving at a temperature between 16 - 18 ° C in a large Ballon glass.

Frescobaldi winery

La Credere to see “Napoleon Hill”. The desire to create exceptional wines Vittorio Frescobaldi had ninety years old, in a suitable territory, Montalcino, where he meets new brains like Robert Mondavi.

Awards: 

2003 Wine Spectator 94 2008

2004 Wine Spectator 95 2009

2005 Wine Spectator 93 2010

2006 Wine Enthusiast 93 2011

2007 James Suckling 97 2012

2008 Wine Advocate 91 2013

2009 Wine Advocate 90 2014