
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€50,32/pcs.
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Frescobaldi Lucente 1996 is a refined Tuscan red that brings together Sangiovese and Merlot in a beautifully balanced style. Elegant, complex, and distinctly Italian, it reflects the long winemaking tradition of the Frescobaldi family while showing the richer, more modern side of Tuscany.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red color with the maturity and depth expected from a well-aged vintage. The nose is expressive, offering ripe dark fruit, spice, tobacco, and subtle cedar-like complexity.
On the palate, Lucente 1996 is full-bodied and silky, with generous fruit wrapped around polished tannins and a harmonious structure. Layers of vanilla and chocolate emerge on the finish, which is long and persistent. While already beautifully evolved, it still has the depth to be enjoyed for its layered complexity.
Production
Produced in Tuscany from a careful selection of Sangiovese and Merlot, this wine is shaped by the region’s warm Mediterranean climate and well-drained vineyard soils. The grapes are harvested with attention to ripeness and balance, then vinified to preserve fruit purity while building structure and elegance through controlled fermentation and maturation.
Food & Serving
This wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted red meats, game, and mature cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting if opened while still youthful in expression or if sediment is present from extended bottle aging.
Producer
Frescobaldi is one of Tuscany’s most historic and respected wine families, with roots stretching back centuries in the region. Castelgiocondo, their renowned Montalcino estate, has helped cement the family’s reputation for quality and consistency, and wines like Lucente showcase their ability to combine tradition with a modern, accessible style.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Castelgiocondo |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape | Sangiovese, Merlot |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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