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Luce Della Vite 2004
Item No. 464864

Tuscany
Luce
RED

Vintages Rating

2003 WE

Luce Della Vite 2004
Regular $85.99
ABOUT THE WINE
The Vineyard
The Frescobaldi's and Michael Mondavi believe that a great wine is a portrait of its terroir. It was only natural that they chose Montalcino?the birthplace of the richest and most intense Tuscan wines?to be the homeland of Luce. The terroir consists of marl-rich limestone and sandstone soils. The vineyards, planted at 350-420 meters in elevation, have a south-southwest exposure for excellent ripening. The 29-year-old vines, averaging 3500 vines per hectare, are trained in low spurred cordon. The families chose to handcraft Luce from a blend of the native Sangiovese grape and the French variety, Merlot. The Frescobaldi family has played a leading role in promoting the use of French grape varieties in Tuscany. They were the first Tuscan winegrowers to plant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in their vineyard estates, in 1855. Today these varieties add significant complexity and finesse to the native Sangiovese.

Winemaker's Notes
Luce Della Vite captures the terroir of the Frescobaldi estates in the famous winemaking region of Montalcino. This deep, vibrant purple wine offers fruit aromas that range from cherries to forest berries with hints of chocolate. On the palate, wellintegrated tannins and excellent acidity provide the structure to support the vibrant flavors.

2001 Vintage
92pts - Wine Enthusiast
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ECOLOGICALLY RESPECTFUL WINE
Lutte Raisonnee
The "reasoned fight" approach agricultural management calls for minimal treatments if necessary in the vineyard. It evaluates all of the farmer's economic objectives and risks while being respecful to the enviroment. It calls for use of non-residual products whenever possible. Use of herbicides in the vineyard is eliminated. Sulphur treatments are few and the powder form is never used for the sake of human health.

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