Luchi

Veneto, Puglia, Tuscany - Italy

The Winery

Often, Italian wine can be complex - even intimidating - but at Luchi, we try to take all the mystery out by making things fun and accessible. Culturally, the Italians are pros when it comes to unplugging, enjoying a great meal, and letting the conversation flow for hours – and that’s exactly what their wines are designed to help us all do. Always ripe but never too sweet or overdone, the wines of Luchi come from some of the Boot’s best-loved places and stand as fantastic examples of what this vibrant Mediterranean land has to offer. To find them, we have traveled high and low to source the best representations of Italy’s most iconic styles, seeking out winemakers who farm sustainably and love to create clean, honest wines for everyday use.

One such producer is Luca Pattaro, whose family has been farming the hills of Chianti Colli Senesi for three generations. Today he leads the estate with the same “true blue” dedication as his grandfather who planted their first vines in 1952. As Luca likes to say, “every bottle is a promise”, meaning that everything worth doing – down to the last, single bottle of Chianti - is worth doing well. For Luca and his family, picking by hand and farming organically go hand-in-hand with their everyday lifestyle.

Then there is winemaker Salvatore Lovo… A trained enologist, Salvatore worked for many years as a consultant in other areas of Italy, including Tuscany, the Marche, and Abruzzo. Today, alongside his daughter, Silvia, he focuses on historic varietals that help to define his own region just south of Padua (30 minutes from Venice). Cultivated in the rolling green, volcanic hills near his home, his ultra-smooth Pinot Noir is hands-down the best we have tasted for the money. To say that the mantra of quality over quantity has been woven into Salvatore’s DNA would, in our opinion, be a vast understatement!

Enologist
Gianfranco Pizzo
Grapes Grown by Winery
Glera, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Sangiovese
Winemaker
Gianfranco Pizzo
Winemaker Biography
Spanning all of Italy, Luchi was created to offer well-made,relatable, affordable wines for everyday use around the American table. From Primitivo grown on the heel of the boot to Prosecco crafted near Venice, Luchi represents classic Italian wines born to make your food taste great, help elevate the day, and celebrate community!
Winemaker Generation
1st
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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC

Clean, crisp, and fantastic for the money, Luchi's classic Pinot Grigio offers up fresh apple and pear aromas, alongside wild blossoms and a pleasant minerality. On the light, vibrant palate, we get more orchard fruit with hints of citrus... and on the finish, just a touch of salinity. The perfect pairing for everyday celebrations, comfort foods, and lighthearted company!

Color
Bright straw
Nose
Orchard apple, honeysuckle, and a pleasant minerality
Palate
Light-bodied, clean, and perfectly crisp
Finish
Balanced, with a touch of salinity
Vineyard Location
Delle Venezie DOC, Veneto
Varietals List
100% Pinot Grigio
Farming Practices
Sustainable; natural fertilizers
Elevation
150-200 m
Soils
Volcanic-clay mix
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 3 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
12.0 %
Acidity
6.1 g/liter
Residual Sugar
4.5 g/liter

Prosecco DOC Extra Dry

Luchi is the quintessential Prosecco, with its lively bubbles, soft, warmhearted fruit, and just a touch of honeyed sweetness. Grapes are grown in the province of Treviso - in between the Italian Alps and Adriatic Sea, and just a short drive from Venice. Vibrant and perfectly priced, this friendly sparkler is born for celebrating - whether it's a special occasion or just an impromptu Tuesday night!

Color
Bright straw with green highlights
Nose
Soft aromas of citrus, peach, and white blossom
Palate
Balanced, with just a touch of honeyed sweetness
Finish
Clean and celebratory
Vineyard Location
Prosecco DOC, Veneto
Varietals List
100% Glera
Farming Practices
Sustainable; natural fertilizers
Elevation
150 m
Soils
Mix of calcareous clay and morenico
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 3 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
11.0 %
Acidity
6 g/liter
Residual Sugar
11 g/liter

Pinot Noir

Grown in vast, green hills that were once prehistoric underwater volcanoes, this Pinot from northern Italy is brimming with layers of soft, juicy fruit accompanied by light, integrated tannins and hints of dark earth. In addition, the wine is incredibly smooth, making it perfect on its own or with cozy, bistro fare. It's rare to find such high-quality Pinot at this price from anywhere in the world - a stunning value.

Color
Cherry skin
Nose
Subtle forest fruits and dark earth
Palate
Smooth, with layers of red cassis, blackberry, and wild cherry
Finish
Balanced and delicious, with some light, integrated tannins
Vineyard Location
Veneto
Vineyard Size
20 ha
Varietals List
100% Pinot Noir
Farming Practices
Sustainably farmed, including dry-farmed; vegan
Elevation
200-250 m
Soils
Calcareous clay, volcanic mix
Maturation Summary
Bottled for months
Alcohol
12.5 %

Primitivo Puglia IGP

With ripe, powerful fruit, this iconic grape from southern Italy provides a lush yet approachable glass, full of dark plum and earthy tobacco undertones. Because it's unoaked, the finish is clean and ready for your next meal: great with bold, zingy flavors, from pasta Puttanesca to a bacon cheeseburger or spicy sausage pizza. Great on its own, too!

Color
Dark ruby
Nose
Ripe plum, tobacco and earth spice
Palate
Medium-bodied, with round, sweet tannins
Finish
Plush and mouth-filling, yet clean
Vineyard Location
Puglia IGT, Puglia
Varietals List
100% Primitivo
Farming Practices
Sustainable; natural fertilizers
Elevation
Sea level m
Soils
Terra Rossa
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 3 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
13.0 %
Acidity
5.6% g/liter
Residual Sugar
10 g/liter

Chianti DOCG

From Luca Pattaro and his family's historic Tuscan estate comes this wonderfully expressive Chianti, made in a style that is concentrated yet honest and approachable. Luca grew up among these vines in the town of Monteriggioni, just outside Siena, where his grandfather Mario planted the first grapes back in 1952. Three generations later, the family's passion for this land has never wavered - and this Chianti is the proof. Perfect with all Italian pasta, grilled meats, and dry, salty cheeses.

Color
Deep ruby
Nose
Vibrant pie cherry, orchard plum, and hints of violet
Palate
Elegant and well-balanced, with gentle, fine-grained tannins
Finish
Persistent and clean
Vineyard Location
Chianti DOCG, Tuscany
Vineyard Size
52 ha
Varietals List
85% Sangiovese
15% Petit Verdot
Farming Practices
Certified SQNPI farming; no pesticides
Elevation
200 m
Soils
Calcareous clay (medio impasto) and sandstone
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 3 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
14.0 %
Acidity
5.3 g/liter
Residual Sugar
1 g/liter
Annual Production
100 bottles