The 2022 climate season began with a harsh and dry winter. Subsequently, the vine cycle was
accompanied by a spring with little rain and a rapid rise in daytime
temperatures starting in May. These conditions favored excellent flowering between the end of May and the
beginning of June for both varieties. During the summer the climate remained hot and dry, the plants in
these conditions were able to self-regulate as best as possible, arriving in excellent vegetative conditions at the
veraison phase which took place at the beginning of August. On July 28 and August 15, two very
important rains of 30 mm each were recorded, which brought relief to the plants and started the ripening phase of the
grapes. The harvest began on August 28, with small bunches in excellent health. The harvest was
slightly anticipated, to preserve the freshness of the grapes as much as possible and conserve the aromatic
potential. September was perfect, temperatures dropped from the middle of the month,
allowing for nice temperature variations between day and night, excellent at the completion of the
ripening of the Sangiovese.
TASTING NOTES
Luce 2022 has a bright ruby ??red color.
The nose expresses fresh sensations of red fruits, such as currant and pomegranate surrounded by delicate
floral aromas. On the palate, the entry is enveloping, continues in a fresh and vibrant sip that, accompanied by
sweet tannins, introduces a savory finish of great length.
GRAPES
Merlot, Sangiovese
HARVEST TIME
Merlot: August 28
Sangiovese: September 10
SUGAR AT HARVEST
Merlot: 260 g/l, Sangiovese: 255 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY AT HARVEST
Merlot: 6.75 g/l, Sangiovese:6.88 g/l
PH AT HARVEST
Merlot: 3.33, Sangiovese: 3.30
FERMENTATION TANKS
Cement
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE
28°C
FERMENTATION DURATION
12 days
MACERATION TIME ON THE SKINS
22 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Barriques
TYPE OF CONTAINER FOR
AGEING
Barriques: 80% new,
20% one year
AGEING DURATION
24 months
BOTTLING
November 2024
ANALYTICAL DATA
ALCOHOL
14% Vol.
TOTAL ACIDITY
6.25 g/L
PH
3.40