Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2017

„Here's a handsome bottle inside and out. The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Luce is an exuberant and flashy expression of Sangiovese. Just like the etched label design that features sunbeams, the wine radiates fresh fruit, cherry, spice, tar, licorice and grilled herb. The house style favors a contemporary and rich style of Sangiovese, and the wine's velvety approach is measured against the ample texture and fruit weight presented here. This warm 2017 vintage is well interpreted by the folks at Tenuta Luce (even with that high 15% alcohol). Production is 30,000 bottles.”

„The freshness and the floral aromas with citrus fruit and berries are startling for a 2017. The palate is full and extremely refined with elegant tannins and vivid fruit and orange-peel undertones. Racy and bright at the finish. Drink or hold.”

„The shy nose eventually reveals balsamic aromas of menthol and cedar that mingle with underbrush, leather and baked plum. The full-bodied palate recalls cherries marinated in spirits, licorice, vanilla and grilled porcini while assertive, close-grained tannins clench the finish. KERIN O’KEEFE“

„The 2016 Brunello is ripe with aromas of blackberry compote, tobacco, sage, and sunbaked earth. The palate has lasting black cherry fruit, coffee, and licorice, with rich texture and firm tannins with significant hold. This will certainly be a wine to cellar for 4-6 years and drink 2026-2036.“

„Sattes Rubin mit aufhellendem Granatrand. Feine, satte, dunkle Kirsche, dazu baumfrische Zwetschke, im Hintergrund etwas Tabak. Am Gaumen schön herausgearbeitete Frucht nach Kirsche und Himbeere, öffnet sich dann mit griffigem Tannin, eingebettet in süßen Schmelz.“