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Tenuta San Leonardo is one of Italy’s most prestigious estates, renowned for wines of classical balance and longevity from the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino. Often likened to a Bordeaux in spirit, the estate works primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère grown on gravelly, alluvial soils, where cool alpine nights preserve freshness. Winemaking is meticulous and traditional, with extended aging in French oak designed to emphasize harmony and age-worthiness rather than power.
The 2018 vintage is composed and finely layered, offering blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum alongside notes of graphite, cedar, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is firm yet polished, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity giving the wine clarity and length. Balanced and authoritative, the finish is long and resonant, pointing to both immediate drinkability and long-term aging potential. A benchmark Italian red defined by elegance, structure, and precision, San Leonardo stands among Europe’s great age-worthy wines.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Farming: Sustainably farmed
Style: Red. Structured, elegant, and age-worthy
Tenuta San Leonardo is one of Italy’s most prestigious estates, renowned for wines of classical balance and longevity from the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino. Often likened to a Bordeaux in spirit, the estate works primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère grown on gravelly, alluvial soils, where cool alpine nights preserve freshness. Winemaking is meticulous and traditional, with extended aging in French oak designed to emphasize harmony and age-worthiness rather than power.
The 2018 vintage is composed and finely layered, offering blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum alongside notes of graphite, cedar, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is firm yet polished, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity giving the wine clarity and length. Balanced and authoritative, the finish is long and resonant, pointing to both immediate drinkability and long-term aging potential. A benchmark Italian red defined by elegance, structure, and precision, San Leonardo stands among Europe’s great age-worthy wines.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Farming: Sustainably farmed
Style: Red. Structured, elegant, and age-worthy
