La Vite Lucente 2018, Igt Toscana
Critic Reviews (4)
This is still three years out from prime time, with firm tannin and a closed ambiance overall, despite a certain...
A return to full, healthy and satisfying production in a perfect vintage for such things is the quantity doubling...
This is a fine vintage for Lucente, restrained, ripe but not exaggerated, with noted but integrated oak influence,...
A rich and somewhat savory red, with notes of black cherry, leather and old wood. Full-bodied with delicate spice...
Community Reviews (2)
Complex wine when it comes to the smell. Lovely tobacco with violet, dried herbs, cured meat, iron, and raspberry. Flavors are black cherry, balsamic, menthol, and dried herbs. High mouth-drying tannins and medium acidity. After two hours of decanting and the tannins didn't let up, but close to 3 it started just a tad so food is a must, or let it sleep more. - Tasted July 2023