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Score 87/100 · Drink 2013-2015, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2008

The 2005 Luce della Vite (Sangiovese, Merlot) is a deep, intense wine packed with dark fruit and toasted oak. It offers plenty of concentration, but the tannins remain hard and unpolished on the finish. Still, the 2005 is marginally better than the 2004.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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87 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 87/100 · Drink 2010-2015, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2008

The 2005 Luce della Vite (Sangiovese, Merlot) is a deep, intense wine packed with dark fruit and toasted oak. It offers plenty of concentration, but the tannins remain hard and unpolished on the finish. Still, the 2005 is marginally better than the 2004. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Luce della Vite is located in Montalcino and is owned in large part by the Frescobaldi family. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700

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Luce della Vite
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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