Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo 2018
| Category | Red Wine |
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| Brand | Tenuta San Leonardo |
| Origin | Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Vigneti delle Dolomiti |
| Alcohol/vol | 13% |
It was 1982 when the Marquis Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga developed an innovative winemaking technique, giving life to what would become one of the most famous Italian Bordeaux blends: he decided to parcel out the land and vinify each variety separately to keep its character unchanged. Only before bottling and after aging for 24 months in French oak barriques were the wines that then made the San Leonardo assembled.
Intense ruby red; seductive olfactory complexity, it opens with hints of berries, continues with balsamic notes, undergrowth, tobacco and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is lively and elegant, it shows a perfect taste-olfactory correspondence, refined tannins, great balance and depth. The finish is of great persistence.
Vinous
- v94
A mentholated freshness introduces the 2018 San Leonardo as it slowly blossoms in the glass. Swirling unlocks depths of dusty sage and violets, giving way to white pepper and black currants. This is elegant, lifted and potent. Sour citrus elevates ripe wild berries and savory spices. The 2018 doesn't miss a beat, finishing long and lightly structured, with a framework of fine tannins that gently tug at the senses as blackberry and inner rose notes slowly fade. The 2018 is an understated and youthful beauty that will reward medium-term cellaring. That said, hands off for now because the best is yet to come.
Wine Enthusiast
- we93
The 2018 vintage is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère (a high percentage for any grower) and 10% Merlot. The wine opens with aromas of ripe plum mixed with tart blueberries, worn leather, sweet spices and dried flowers. The palate is expansive and rich, showing the 24 months of aging in French barriques, both new and used. Firm yet opulent, the wine will continue to develop and retain its mark as one of the best Bordeaux-style blends from Italy. Drink 2025-2040.
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Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo 2018 750ml
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