The 2019 vintage was affected by a cold and dry winter which allowed normal development
of shoots in the first week of April. Afterwards, the spring was rainy with lower temperatures
to seasonal averages, especially during the month of May. These conditions led to creation
of important water reserves in the soil and slow down the vegetative development of plants. The arrival of the heat and
the absence of rain in the month of June favored the vegetative growth, guaranteeing excellent flowering,
occurred in the second week of the month. The summer season then continued without any particular peaks
heat, with some rainfall between the end of July and the beginning of August which guaranteed a healthy foliage system
vigorous and efficient. The mild temperatures of September and a good level of hydration of the soil have
favored a slow and regular ripening of the grapes, which allowed us to obtain perfectly tannins
ripe, with high intensity and aromatic freshness. The grapes were harvested starting from October 1st,
with an ideal climate: mild temperatures during the day and beautiful excursions at night. The perfect quality
of the grapes has allowed us to produce a balanced, structured Luce Brunello with a powerful and tannic texture
perfectly integrated.
TASTING NOTES
Luce Brunello 2019 shows an intense ruby red.
The aromatic intensity of red fruits is striking on the nose, such as cherries in alcohol, red plums and oranges.
which are intertwined with notes of tobacco and the sweetness of liquorice.
On the sip it offers great pleasure, it is enveloping, lively, supported by perfectly ripe tannins
they leave room for citrus notes in the aftertaste.
TOTAL BOTTLES PRODUCED
50,000
GRAPES
Sangiovese
HARVEST TIME
1st October
SUGAR AT THE HARVEST
Sangiovese: 252 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY AT HARVEST
Sangiovese: 6.97 g/l
PH AT HARVEST
Sangiovese: 3.18
FERMENTATION TANKS
Cement
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE
26°C
DURATION OF FERMENTATION
10 days
MACERATION TIMES ON THE PEELS
4 weeks
DURATION OF REFINEMENT
At least 24 months in barrels
Slavonian oak
BOTTLING
July 2023
ANALYTICAL DATA
ALCOHOL
15%
TOTAL ACIDITY
6.76 g/l
PH
3.32