San Leonardo 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for San Leonardo 2020

Tasting

Color
Beautiful deep ruby red color with garnet nuances.

Nose
Complex and seductive, the nose opens with aromas of wild red berries, followed by balsamic touches, undergrowth, tobacco and aromatic herbs.

Palate
Elegant and dynamic, the palate offers a beautiful harmony with the nose. The tannins are silky, the balance is mastered, and the structure reveals a beautiful depth. The finish stands out for its remarkable length.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at 16°C.

A fresh Italian wine from Trentino Alto Adige with a beautiful aromatic intensity

The property

Nestled in the heart of the alpine valleys, the Tenuta San Leonardo extends along the banks of the Adige to the south of Trento in Italy. The Alps rise on either side of the vineyards that sit in this powerful and picturesque landscape. Very ancient, the origins of the Tenuta San Leonardo date back to the 11th century. Founded in 1724, Tenuta San Leonardo is owned by the Marchesi Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga family.

The vineyard

This Trentino Alto Adige estate extends over nearly 300 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards, located at altitudes between 150 and 200 meters. Merlot is planted on gravel-rich terroirs while cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and carmenère are planted on sandier soils, with a neutral pH. The San Leonardo cuvée is made from vines aged 20 to 50 years.

The wine

Iconic cuvée of the estate and a true myth of viticulture in the Dolomites, the San Leonardo cru is the heir to the tradition of the Bordeaux blend applied in Italy since the early 1980s, through a parcel and varietal vinification. This cuvée is made from vines aged 25 to 75 years, planted within the monastery and resting on sandy (cabernet sauvignon, carmenère) and clayey (merlot) soils.

Vinification and aging

Fermentation occurs naturally, with a maceration of 12 to 15 days in small concrete vats, punctuated by daily pump-overs and a few rackings. Once the runoff is complete, malolactic fermentation takes place in these same vats, where the wine is then left to rest for several months to clarify. Aging extends over 24 months, divided between 70% barrels and 30% French oak casks. After blending, the wine is bottled, then aged for at least an additional 24 months in our cellars before being released on the market.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon, carmenère and merlot.