Luce 2022 is a powerful yet elegant top-quality wine from the heart of Tuscany—from Montalcino, to be precise. A prestigious project developed since the 1990s under the leadership of the Frescobaldi family and originally in collaboration with Robert Mondavi, Luce 2022 reflects the ideal of a symbiosis of tradition and modernity—in the combination of Sangiovese , Montalcino's classic grape variety, with the more international, structural Merlot .

In the glass, the Luce 2022 presents a deep, almost impenetrable ruby ​​red. The nose is intense, dark, and complex: ripe black cherry, plum, cassis, and blueberries meet delicate balsamic notes, licorice, tobacco, leather, and a hint of dark chocolate. The wood—the wine ages in new and used barriques—is present but very well integrated, bringing notes of toffee, smoke, and spice into play without overpowering the fruit.

On the palate, the wine immediately demonstrates volume and depth: dense, velvety, with ripe, polished tannins and a finely balanced, sustaining acidity. The Merlot lends smoothness and opulence, while the Sangiovese provides precision, freshness, and Mediterranean aromatics. The combination results in a harmonious, long-lasting wine with tremendous length and energy.

Luce 2022 is a wine that presents itself luxuriously and generously without drifting into excess—an expression of elegance, power, and Tuscan self-confidence. Drinking young, it impresses with its accessibility and aromatic depth, but with some bottle age, it will gain further complexity and nobility. A modern classic with international stature and strong character of origin.