Tenuta Luce Unveils Luce Brunello 2021: A Vintage of Balance and Precision
Montalcino, 27 January 2026 – Tenuta Luce presents Luce Brunello 2021, the new vintage of its Brunello di Montalcino: a wine inspired by the uniqueness of its place of origin, interpreted through a distinctive style defined by precision and elegance.
The new release is now available on international markets
The grapes used to produce Luce Brunello come from one of the estate’s most highly suited vineyards, Madonnino, located at around 400 metres above sea level and characterised by its exposure and soil composition.
“2021 was a truly exceptional vintage in Montalcino, giving us a wine that opens effortlessly in the glass, finely expressing both the power and longevity of Sangiovese” – explains Alessandro Marini, Technical Director of Tenuta Luce – “Luce Brunello represents the highest expression of the bond between Tenuta Luce and the terroir of Montalcino. At the heart of our philosophy lies the belief that wine should reflect the place it comes from and the unique traits of the grape – the result of a perfect harmony between grape variety and terroir”.
The 2021 Vintage
The season began with a cold winter marked by limited rainfall, interrupted only by a brief snowfall in early February. Spring brought a gradual rise in temperatures, with values slightly above average as early as March, encouraging even and regular budbreak for Sangiovese.
Summer months were warm and dry, resulting in slow and steady vine growth. “To limit water loss from evaporation,” Marini continues, “we encouraged the formation of a protective layer in the rows by using mown cover crops as natural mulch”.
September proved ideal, with bright days and milder temperatures, combined with cool nights that promoted optimal phenolic ripening and high aromatic intensity. As recalled by the Technical Director, “Harvest began on 24th September: the bunches were perfect, fully ripe and well balanced in size. This resulted in fruit of great intensity and juiciness on the palate”.
The grapes were vinified in concrete tanks, where fermentation took place over approximately ten days at a temperature of 26°C. Skin contact lasted around four weeks, allowing for a balanced and refined extraction. Luce Brunello 2021 was aged for a minimum of 24 months in Slavonian oak casks, before being bottled in July 2025.
Luce Brunello 2021 shows a bright ruby-red colour. The aromatic profile is elegant and precise, with notes of red plum and fresh red berries, complemented by delicate hints of tobacco.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, velvety and well-balanced, with a fine texture that evolves into citrus and spice nuances, supported by vibrant freshness and a long, persistent finish.
“A Brunello that interprets the character of the 2021 vintage with sensitivity and rigor, confirming Tenuta Luce’s vision: respect for terroir and a constant pursuit of elegance” concludes Alessandro Marini.