{"product_id":"san-filippo-brunello-di-montalcino-le-lucere-2019","title":"San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucère 2019 is a refined expression of Sangiovese Grosso from one of Montalcino’s most prized single vineyards. Combining elegance and depth, it captures the classic character of Brunello while showcasing the finesse of the cooler Le Lucère hillside site. This is a collector-worthy vintage Brunello that balances immediate appeal with outstanding aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Le Lucère 2019 shows a deep, luminous ruby core with garnet highlights developing toward the rim. The nose is precise and layered, offering aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose petals and violets, supported by notes of sweet tobacco, cedar, licorice, blood orange zest and a subtle earthiness.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a beautifully sculpted structure. Juicy red and black cherry, plum and raspberry are wrapped around a spine of vibrant acidity and fine, chalky tannins. Hints of leather, forest floor, balsamic herbs and warm spices emerge with air, leading to a long, savoury and mineral-driven finish. Still youthful, the 2019 has the concentration and structure to age gracefully for 12–20 years, gradually gaining complexity and tertiary notes while retaining its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe Lucère is a single-vineyard Brunello sourced from east-facing slopes near Montalcino, where galestro (crumbly marl), limestone and clay soils give the wine its hallmark tension, aromatic lift and minerality. The Sangiovese Grosso is harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, with strict selection both in the vineyard and at the winery to ensure only the finest bunches are used. Fermentation typically takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with a gentle, extended maceration to extract color, aroma and fine tannins without harshness. The wine is then aged in large oak (often a combination of Slavonian and French) for several years, allowing slow integration of tannins and subtle oak complexity, followed by further bottle aging before release to ensure harmony and readiness to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Brunello pairs beautifully with classic Tuscan cuisine and refined, savory dishes. Think bistecca alla fiorentina, braised lamb shank, slow-cooked beef ragù, wild boar, truffled dishes, aged Pecorino Toscano and other hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in generously sized red wine glasses. Decant for 1–2 hours in its youth to open up the aromatics and soften the tannins; shorter decanting is sufficient as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Filippo is an esteemed estate in Montalcino, located on the eastern side of the appellation, an area known for producing particularly elegant and aromatic Brunello. Founded in the 1970s and revitalized under current ownership, the winery has become one of the region’s rising stars, with Le Lucère recognized as its flagship cru. San Filippo’s meticulous vineyard work, low yields and focus on expressing site-specific character have earned it critical acclaim and a strong reputation among collectors and sommeliers, reinforcing its status as a benchmark producer in Brunello di Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Filippo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255221309777,"sku":"XW-51687","price":117.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/san-filippo-brunello-di-montalcino-le-lucere-2019_51687_1_b0e3b69c-f6cd-4f50-8aad-ee28472b479a.webp?v=1783457535","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/san-filippo-brunello-di-montalcino-le-lucere-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}