Marchesi de' Frescobaldi & Robert Mondavi

La Vite (LaVite) Lucente Sangiovese Blend

9.024 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Merlot
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Marc Garneau

Excellent vin bien balancé entre Merlot et Sangiovese. On sent qu’il pourrait vieillir plus. Pour 35$ un peu cher, à ce prix préférence de loin pour l’Amarone.

Excellent vin bien balancé entre Merlot et Sangiovese. On sent qu’il pourrait vieillir plus. Pour 35$ un peu cher, à ce prix préférence de loin pour l’Amarone.

Apr 17th, 2025
Andrey V Tyutin

Great balance between Merlot and sangiovese. Took better of both. Mild, nice, not much dense, not much round. Liked the sweetness balance 2021 vintage.

Great balance between Merlot and sangiovese. Took better of both. Mild, nice, not much dense, not much round. Liked the sweetness balance 2021 vintage.

Mar 14th, 2025
Ian Riach

Finally the LCBO and I agree on a rating. This is the lower offering to the amazing Luce at a third of the price. Lots of dark berry, vanilla oak and some moca/chocolate. Truly a great value for an excellent super Tuscan wine. Will get better with age, but good now and surprisingly smooth for being so young. Dig it!

Finally the LCBO and I agree on a rating. This is the lower offering to the amazing Luce at a third of the price. Lots of dark berry, vanilla oak and some moca/chocolate. Truly a great value for an excellent super Tuscan wine. Will get better with age, but good now and surprisingly smooth for being so young. Dig it!

Nov 3rd, 2018
allison modra

Will get even better with age. Great with hearty meal or cheese

Will get even better with age. Great with hearty meal or cheese

Jul 30th, 2017
Jon Tringale

Super Tuscan with Sangiovese and Merlot. Leather on the nose followed by black fruit on the taste. Medium to strong complexity on the mouth feel and finish. I'd definitely order it again.

Super Tuscan with Sangiovese and Merlot. Leather on the nose followed by black fruit on the taste. Medium to strong complexity on the mouth feel and finish. I'd definitely order it again.

Jan 18th, 2017
Penny Wild-perkowski

Fruity but with woody notes. Getting corked?

Fruity but with woody notes. Getting corked?

Jun 15th, 2016
Tim
9.1

Tim had this 2 years ago

Tim had this 2 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2023
mantoconcrete

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mantoconcrete had this 3 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2022
Ana Maria Fernandez

Ana had this 5 years ago

Ana had this 5 years ago

Sep 5th, 2020