Tenuta Luce Lucente 2020

Tenuta Luce “Lucente” is a modern Tuscan red that captures the elegance and richness of the Montalcino area, crafted as a more approachable expression of the iconic Luce estate. Blending Merlot with Sangiovese, it reflects a meeting point between international softness and classic Tuscan structure, shaped by warm days, cool nights and carefully managed vineyards.

The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with extended skin contact to build structure, followed by maturation in a mix of new and used French oak barriques for around 12 months. This ageing approach enhances depth and texture while maintaining balance and freshness.

This is a polished and expressive Tuscan blend - generous, smooth and refined - offering a contemporary take on tradition, with both immediate appeal and underlying structure.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Polished, Modern Tuscan
Grape Varietal: Merlot / Sangiovese
Tastes Like: Comparable to a premium Merlot blend, but with more freshness and Tuscan structure
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Terroir: Warm days and cool nights in the Montalcino area, contributing richness and balance
Aging: Around 12 months in a mix of new and used French oak barriques
Serving Temperature: 16–18℃ – Decant recommended

Tenuta Luce is one of Tuscany’s most prestigious modern estates, based in the Montalcino area and known for combining international polish with classic Tuscan character. The estate has built its reputation on crafting refined, expressive wines that reflect both vineyard quality and a contemporary winemaking approach.

Lucente is the more approachable expression of the Luce style, blending Merlot and Sangiovese to bring together generosity, softness and structure. Careful oak ageing and meticulous vineyard management result in a wine that is polished and immediately appealing, while still unmistakably Tuscan.

Meat: Perfect with roast beef, lamb or grilled steak
Pasta: Excellent with rich ragù, pappardelle or baked lasagne
Italian Classics: Pairs beautifully with osso buco or slow-cooked tomato-based dishes
Vegetarian: Works well with mushroom dishes, lentil stew or roasted eggplant

Pecorino Toscano (Aged): Salty and firm, complements the wine’s structure
Parmigiano Reggiano: Nutty and savoury, enhances depth and polish
Manchego (Aged): Firm and rich, pairs well with the wine’s roundness
Mature Cheddar: Bold and savoury, stands up to the wine’s body

Arista di Maiale al Forno (Tuscan Roast Pork with Garlic & Herbs)

Ingredients:

• 1kg pork loin roast
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 150ml dry white wine
• Salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and rub the pork with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper.
2. Place in a roasting dish and roast for 30 minutes.
3. Pour in the white wine and continue roasting for a further 45–60 minutes, basting occasionally, until cooked through and golden.
4. Rest the meat for 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.

The herb-crusted pork and savoury juices complement Lucente’s soft tannins and layered fruit, while the wine’s acidity balances the richness, creating a refined and harmonious Tuscan pairing.