Tenuta Luce
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
Luce Brunello is the estate’s tribute to one of Italy’s crowning jewels of wine production. Of the 217 acres of vineyards at Luce, 27 are are officially listed in the Register for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. It is an exquisitely balanced wine, gentle and yet powerful, and is produced in very small quantities to showcase the unique character of a pure Sangiovese from the estate and to pay tribute to the tradition of winemaking excellence in Montalcino.
VINEYARD
The estate consists of 615 acres of land, 217 of which are planted to vine. Sangiovese is planted in the higher elevation parcels (up to 1500 feet), which are rich in sandstone and limestone, while the lower altitude clay plots are better suited to Merlot.
WINEMAKING
The Sangiovese is harvested during the first week of October. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 12 days, followed by 4 weeks of skin maceration. Aging occurs in Slavonian oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months.
VINTAGE
The 2021 Montalcino vintage saw a mild, wet winter followed by a cold, rainy spring that delayed budbreak. A hot, dry summer caused drought stress, but late-season rains and cooler nights in August and September balanced ripening. Harvest began in mid-to-late September, with lower yields but high-quality fruit. The wines are expected to be structured, age-worthy, and balanced, with fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and elegance. A vintage of concentration, freshness, and longevity.
TASTING NOTE
A complex and fragrant nose, with notes of ripe red fruit, supported by pleasant sensations of tobacco and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is harmonious, rich and highly structured, with silky tannins that give a very long persistence.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Sangiovese
Appellation
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
Alcohol
15%
Suggested Retail Price
$450
Reviews
James Suckling - December 15, 2025 "Sweet berry, orange peel, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, precise tannins and a very long finish that caresses every inch of your palate. Extremely long and structured but refined and sophisticated."
Jeb Dunnuck - February 18, 2026 "From a single high-elevation site at roughly 400 meters on galestro, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Luce pours a bright ruby hue and offers pure notes of kirsch, blood orange, pressed flowers, and ripe raspberries. The palate is medium to full-bodied and beautifully polished, with refined tannins, refreshing acidity, and a light-on-its-feet feel that carries through the long finish. Raised in large casks rather than French oak barrels, it has terrific purity and should drink beautifully for 15 years or more."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Lucente
Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.
Luce
Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan with an exotic and some would say decadent side. The spectacular estate's diversity of soils, expositions and biodiversity of olive groves and forests come together in a wine as vibrant and exciting as a landscape.
