Frescobaldi Luce 2016

The first wine ever produced in Montalcino by combining Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. Associating the roundness and softness of Merlot with the structure and elegance of Sangiovese might seem obvious, yet never before had it been accomplished. Only thanks to the collaboration of the Marchesi de 'Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi families, this innovative work was made in the land of Brunello di Montalcino, a world-famous wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Since 2002 the responsibility has passed entirely into the hands of Lamberto Frescobaldi, who continues to write the history of Luce in the land of Brunello di Montalcino, combining the tradition of Sangiovese, a typical grape of the territory, with the innovation of Merlot introduced in Montalcino in 1976.