Original wooden case, Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi 1999 Wine Spectator up to 95/100 (1999) Labels: Excellent Capsules: Excellent Format: 0.75L Producer: Tenuta Luce della Vite (Frescobaldi). Estate bottled at the Castelgiocondo cellars (Montalcino). Up for auction is a true collector's gem: a bottle of the legendary Luce della Vite 1999, safely preserved inside its original wooden case. This specific vintage represents a pinnacle of twentieth-century Tuscan winemaking, born from the historic partnership between Vittorio Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi, who famously introduced the very first Sangiovese and Merlot blend to the prestigious terroir of Montalcino. Rated an outstanding 95/100 by Wine Spectator, the 1999 growing season enjoyed flawless climatic conditions, granting this Supertuscan an exceptional balance of structure, opulence, and an extraordinary aging potential. Having now reached more than 25 years of age, this wine is currently in its prime drinking window, displaying a magnificent complexity of tobacco, leather, and dark fruit, while its pristine, unopened condition guarantees it can still be safely cellared by international wine enthusiasts for years to come. Kept in flawless storage conditions since its release, this untouched, sealed wooden case guarantees the absolute authenticity and perfect preservation of a true milestone in Italian oenology.