This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Toscano sub-region. 91 POINTS - Wine Spectator - This is balanced and refined, with licorice, lavender and hints of ripe fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a balanced, silky-textured finish. Merlot and Sangiovese. Best after 2008.Luce 2004 appears deep ruby with lovely purple highlights. Subtle suggestions of toasty oak appear first on the nose, over fragrant notes of blueberry and blackberry that seem to infuse the background; next to emerge is a complex of floral and mint nuances, followed by smooth impressions of vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is smooth and mouthfilling, with velvety tannins and a warm alcohol beautifully complemented by a crisp acidity. bThe finish is expansive and dynamic.THE LABEL: At the end of the XV century Brunelleschi was commissioned to build the church of Santo Spirito, in Florence, on land donated by the Frescobaldi family. Luces label was inspired by the artwork designed for the Altare Maggiore of this Renaissance landmark. MERLOT^SANGIOVESE Wine