LUCENTE 2019
A cold and sunny winter was followed by a spring characterized by low average temperatures and heavy precipitation, which contributed to the creation of important water reserves in the soil. The reduced sunlight coupled with the heavy rainfall resulted in a slight delay in the vegetative cycle of the grapevine. Flowering took place between the end of May and early June, after which the growing season continued regularly with a hot summer free of excessive temperatures and some rainfall occurring between late July and early August.
The mild temperatures in September and the good water reserves supported a slow and regular ripening of the grapes.
TASTING NOTES
Lucente 2019 is an intense purplish red wine. The nose is characterized by notes of ripe red fruit, raspberries and sour cherries, combined with a touch of vanilla and a slight balsamic hint. On the palate, the wine is soft, balanced and well-supported by a pleasant crispness and smooth tannins, characteristics that together with its sweet aftertaste give the wine a persistent finish.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Merlot, Sangiovese
TOTAL BOTTLES PRODUCED (AVG)
400.000
HARVEST PERIOD
Merlot: September 12 Sangiovese: September 23
FERMENTATION TANK
Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE
28° C
FERMENTATION DURATION
10 days
MACERATION ON THE SKINS
18 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
In steel vats
TYPE OF CONTAINER USED FOR AGING
Part new, part re-used wooden barriques
AGEING
12 months
BOTTLED
July 2021
ALCOHOL 14,5% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY 5,56 g/l
PH 3,49
