COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot
PRODUCER
Tenuta San Leonardo
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
San Leonardo is the flagship wine of Tenuta San Leonardo, an estate with a winemaking tradition dating back to 1724 and owned by the Guerrieri Gonzaga family for over three centuries. Located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Merlot, reflecting a Bordeaux-style approach. The estate's vineyards are situated in the Dolomites, benefiting from a unique microclimate. The 2019 vintage is noted for its classical character, achieving ripeness while maintaining fresh acidity. The wine is recognized for its elegant style and significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€108
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has been family-owned for over 300 years.
Fact 02
Carmenère is a distinctive grape in this Bordeaux blend.
Fact 03
The wine is aged for a minimum of 24 months in French oak.
Fact 04
It requires at least 24 months of cellar aging before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The San Leonardo 2019 is produced using grapes from vines aged between 20 to 50 years old, grown on alluvial, stony, or sandy soils at an elevation of around 150 meters. Certified organic farming practices are employed, with hand-harvesting occurring in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by a maceration period of 12-20 days using pump-overs and délestage. Malolactic fermentation occurs in vats. The wine is then aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 12 months of bottle aging before release.
