description Frescobaldi Luce della Vite Overview
Luce is a Tuscan red wine created through a collaboration between the Frescobaldi family and Robert Mondavi and first produced from the 1993 vintage. Associated with the Luce della Vite estate in Montalcino, it is made primarily from Sangiovese and Merlot, combining a grape closely identified with the area with an international variety. It is classified under the Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica designation rather than the Brunello di Montalcino appellation.
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What grapes are used to make Frescobaldi Luce della Vite?
Luce della Vite is a Tuscan red wine made primarily from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. This specific blending combination was highly unusual for the Montalcino region when it was first introduced.
Who created Luce della Vite wine?
The wine was created through a historic collaboration between the Italian Frescobaldi family and American winemaker Robert Mondavi. Their goal was to produce a groundbreaking Super Tuscan wine.
Where is the Luce della Vite estate located?
The wine is produced at the Luce della Vite estate, which is located in Montalcino, Tuscany. It shares its prestigious winemaking territory with the famous Brunello di Montalcino.
When was the first vintage of Luce wine released?
The very first vintage of Luce was produced from the 1993 harvest. It quickly gained international attention as one of the first Super Tuscans to blend Sangiovese with Merlot in Montalcino.
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