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La Vite Lucente 2017 Wine Review

La Vite Lucente 2017

La Vite Lucente 2017

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2019-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: La Vite Lucente

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Intense and full-bodied Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend matured one year in French oak barrel. Look for bright cherry, dusty herb aromas on the nose with ripe red plum, blackberry, savoury herb and mocha flavours on the palate. Good now, better in five to eight years. Pair with aged hard cheeses.

Food pairings: pepper steak, roast beef, sausage cassoulet.

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This La Vite Lucente 2017 was reviewed on August 28, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Lucente La Vite 2017 is a juicy, concentrated full-bodied red blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon matured for one year in French barriques. Ripe cherry, with exotic florals, nutty and dusty herb aromas on the nose. juicy black cherry, blackberry, plum, dried herbs and mocha flavours on the palate finishing with a smoky kiss. Very nice! - Community Wine Reviews

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